Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·18)
c9-26497naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1750Theme: 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
11. Kb2 Bxe4 12. Bf3 Nxc3 13. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Well found: bishop to f3 (+1.8).
- Strong! pawn to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxe4, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
SP-285 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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