Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c5 (c1·5)
c9-07437Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
11. Rxc5 O-O 12. Be4 Bd6 13. Ra5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Na4, then Ra5 and you stay on top.
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