Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a7
c9-01419Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
14. Rxa7 O-O 15. Rb7 c5 16. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Rb7 and you win the bishop.
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