Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (d3·6)
c9-23064naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Bc4+ bxc4 25. Qxc4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxc4, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
SP-97 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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