Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·5)
c9-06206Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
6. Rh1 Qxh1 7. Nxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to h1 (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh1, then Nxh1 and you win the queen.
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