Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·11)
c9-23243naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
23. Bb2 Bxb2 24. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to b2 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bxb2, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
SP-436 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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