Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·7)
c9-06577Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
4. Rxg4 cxd5 5. d4 Nc6 6. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead f5, then Rg1 and you win the bishop.
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