Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1
c9-01779Puzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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. Rxd1 O-O 15. Nd3 Rd8 16. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Nd3 and you win the rook.
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