Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d4 (d1·9)
c9-06212Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
14. Rxd4 c6 15. b6 Qf6 16. Ra4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Nd2 and you win the bishop.
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