Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·4)
c9-02345Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
3. Rxg2 c5 4. c4 d5 5. f4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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