Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g5 (g1)
c9-07382Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
12. Rxg5 Nd6 13. Bd5 Nf7 14. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd7, then Bd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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