Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a5 (a1·2)
c9-06555Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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. Rxa5 Bxh1 8. Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: queen to h1 (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxh1, then Qxh1 and you win the bishop.
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