Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (c1·2)
c9-03286Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
15. Rxc6 O-O 16. Bb2 f5 17. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Nc2 and you win the bishop.
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