Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·4)
c9-06078Puzzle 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
9. Rxc2 Qc6 10. Qc3 Bb3 11. g4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc6, then Qc3 and you win the knight.
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