Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g6 (g5)
c9-08816Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
9. Rxg6 Re8 10. Qh4 fxg6 11. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Re8, then Qh4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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