Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (c2)
c9-06467Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
10. Rc1 Qxa2 11. Qa6 Bb2 12. Qxa2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+2.5).
- Precise: queen to a2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa2, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
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