Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·9)
c9-06994Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
9. Rxg4 b6 10. d5 Ne5 11. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then d5 and you win the queen.
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