Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (g3·4)
c9-23218naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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
11. g4 Nxb3+ 12. Bxb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Nxb3+, then Bxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
SP-253 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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