Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·17)
c9-26014naming 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
20. Bd4 exd4 21. Rxb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: rook to b1 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead exd4, then Rxb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
SP-321 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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