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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1 (f1·2)

c9-06410
Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rxd1 f5 14. gxh7 Bxh7 15. Qd3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
  • Spot on — pawn to h7 (+2.2).
  • A natural move: queen to d3.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead f5, then gxh7 and you win the rook.

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