Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a1 (b1·2)
c9-05324Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
6. Rxa1 c5 7. Bd2 b5 8. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then b5 and you win the bishop.
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