Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a3 (a1·3)
c9-05213Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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. Rxa3 Bxa3+ 9. Kb1 bxc2+ 10. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxa3+, then Kb1 and you win the queen.
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