Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (f1·3)
c9-08318Puzzle 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
7. Rg1 c5 8. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c5, then Bxh8 and you win the knight.
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