Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (c4)
c9-08557Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. Rxc6 O-O-O 11. Rc4 e5 12. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- rook to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then dxe5 and you win the bishop.
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