Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a2 (a1·8)
c9-06977Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
11. Rxa2 b5 12. Qf2 Qf7 13. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Qf2 and you win the bishop.
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