Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d4 (d1·12)
c9-08566Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
4. Rxd4 f5 5. Nb3 g6 6. f4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead g6, then Nb3 and you win the knight.
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