Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h2 (h1·8)
c9-08205Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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. Rxh2 h5 8. Kg1 Qc7 9. d4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc7, then Kg1 and you win the bishop.
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