Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a3 (b3·2)
c9-08271Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Ra3 d5 8. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d5, then Rxa8 and you win the queen.
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