Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h2 (h1·6)
c9-05602Puzzle 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
8. Rh2 Bb6 9. Qd3 Qg6 10. h5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to h5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bb6, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
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