Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (f1·3)
c9-03887Puzzle 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
9. Rxh1 c5 10. b5 c4 11. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to b5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then b5 and you win the bishop.
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