Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c3 (c1·3)
c9-08720Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. Rxc3 d5 15. c5 e5 16. Rc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c2 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then c5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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