Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·8)
c9-26145naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1430Theme: 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. Bxc7+ Ka7 21. b3 Qc5 22. Bb6+ Qxb6 23. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
SP-726 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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