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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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

5. Rc2 N2b4 6. axb4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Spot on — pawn to b4 (+2.6).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead N2b4, then axb4 and you win the knight.

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