Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·4)
c9-05841Puzzle rating: 1136Theme: 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. Rxh1 Rxg7 13. Bf5 Rg8 14. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxg7, then Bf5 and you win the queen.
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