Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (e5·7)
c9-25829naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
6. e6 Bxa4 7. exf7 Bxc2+ 8. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (+5.2).
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxa4, then exf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #918.
SP-918 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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