Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·6)
c9-05552Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
3. Rxg4 f5 4. Rg2 e5 5. e4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Rg1 and you win the bishop.
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