Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (d1·2)
c9-08538Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Rxc1 Bxd5 9. Rc2 Ng6 10. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd5, then Rc2 and you win the queen.
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