Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·2)
c9-04942Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
14. Rxh1 b6 15. Nb3 Bxg4 16. e4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Nb3 and you win the rook.
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