Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·5)
c9-02606Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
7. Rxg2 Nhg6 8. Nh5 Nh4 9. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nhg6, then Ne4 and you win the bishop.
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