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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1)

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Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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

14. Rg1 Qh6 15. Nxc6 Nxc6 16. Rxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — knight to c6 (+3.2).
  • Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Qh6, then Nxc6 and you win the bishop.

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