Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (c1·5)
c9-07647Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
13. Rxc6 O-O-O 14. b5 Qb7 15. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to b5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then b5 and you win the knight.
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