Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c4 (c1·4)
c9-04322Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Rxc4 Qxb2 10. Nb3 Qxa2 11. Ba5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bb5, then Qd2 and you win the knight.
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