Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4 (h1·18)
c9-08237Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Rxh4 Bxh4 6. b4 O-O 7. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxh4, then b4 and you win the queen.
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