Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (f1·4)
c9-08439Puzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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
8. Rxg1 Kxf8 9. Rg5 e6 10. Rxh5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf8, then Rg5 and you win the queen.
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