Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g8 (g1·2)
c9-08452Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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
10. Rxg8 Bf5 11. f4 Nd6 12. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf5, then Bd3 and you win the rook.
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