Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1)
c9-01361Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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. Rxb2 O-O-O 12. Rb1 Nh6 13. Rbf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rb1 and you win the bishop.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play