Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (h3·3)
c9-24671naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1790Theme: 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
14. Bxd7+ Kd8 15. Nf7+ Kxd7 16. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+4.6).
- Precise: knight to h8 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
SP-378 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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