Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·4)
c9-04483Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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
8. Rxd2 c5 9. Rxd8+ Qxd8 10. e3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead c5, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
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