Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d6 (d1·2)
c9-05822Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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. Rxd6 Re8 13. Qxf5 Re7 14. Bc4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+8.7).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+11.2).
- Strong! bishop to c4 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Re8, then Bc4+ and you win the knight.
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