Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·2)
c9-02696Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
9. Rd2 f4 10. f3 g5 11. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead f4, then f3 and you stay on top.
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