Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·3)
c9-01667Puzzle rating: 1124Theme: 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
13. Rxg2 O-O-O 14. Ng5 d5 15. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d5, then Be2 and you win the queen.
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