Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (a2)
c9-06338Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
7. Rb2 f5 8. Rxb3 Qxc4 9. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to b3 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead f5, then Rxb3 and you stay on top.
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