Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·5)
c9-07480Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
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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