Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·9)
c9-07876Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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. Rg2 f5 12. e3 Bf6 13. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead f5, then e3 and you stay on top.
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