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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·8)

c9-06578
Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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

10. Rxg4 Rg6 11. Bxb7 e4 12. Bxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
  • Spot on — bishop to b7 (+6.7).
  • Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+7.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead h5, then Rg1 and you win the queen.

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