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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g4)

c9-08846
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rxg2 hxg2 15. Qxg2 Ne6 16. e3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Spot on — queen to g2 (+4.5).
  • A natural move: pawn to e3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead hxg2, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #748.

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