Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c4 (c1·2)
c9-03525Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
5. Rxc4 Ne6 6. f3 b5 7. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ne6, then f3 and you win the queen.
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