Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (c2·3)
c9-26536naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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. Ba4+ Kf8 21. Rc8+ Be8 22. Rxe8+ Kf7 23. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+5.2).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
SP-221 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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