Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h5 (h4)
c9-07092Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
6. Rxh5 g6 7. Rh1 d5 8. c4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Rh1 and you win the bishop.
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