Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a2 (a1·6)
c9-06506Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
13. Rxa2 Qxa2 14. Nc3 Qxb3 15. cxb3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: knight to c3 (+3.8).
- Strong! pawn to b3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa2, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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