Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (b2)
c9-05547Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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
12. Rd2 c5 13. f4 Nc7 14. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Rf4, then Qg2 and you stay on top.
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