Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·10)
c9-07786Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
7. Rh1 Qxg2 8. Bf1 Qxh1 9. Nxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- bishop to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg2, then Bf1 and you stay on top.
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