Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1)
c9-07112Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
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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