Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b4 (b1)
c9-02015Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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. Rxb4 c5 15. Rb1 e4 16. f4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Rg4 and you win the bishop.
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