Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (h3·4)
c9-25098naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1390Theme: 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
13. Rg3 b5 14. Bb3 c5 15. bxc5 Rxc5 16. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (+4.6).
- Strong! pawn to c5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Best move. rook to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
SP-146 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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