Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g7
c9-06019Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
13. Rxg7+ Kh8 14. Rxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Well found: rook to f7 (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Kh8, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
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