Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h8 (h2)
c9-08931Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Rxh8+ Nxh8 15. Qxf6 Ng6 16. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+8.1).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Nxh8, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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