Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1·4)
c9-08408Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
13. Rg1 Nd6 14. Bd3 e5 15. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nd6, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
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