Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·2)
c9-01161Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
8. Rxg2 Ne6 9. Bh6 Qe5 10. f3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- bishop to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne6, then Bh6 and you win the knight.
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