Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·3)
c9-05603Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
11. Rxc2 Nxb6 12. Ke1 Bxa4 13. Rc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxb6, then Bc5 and you win the rook.
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