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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4 (h1·10)

c9-05325
Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

7. Rxh4 Ng6 8. Rh2 Nxf4 9. c5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • rook to h2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to c5.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Nbd7, then Rh2 and you win the bishop.

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