Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·5)
c9-02632Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
10. Rxg4 h3 11. Rg3 h2 12. Rg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- rook to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rxh4 and you win the bishop.
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