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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g7 (g3·2)

c9-09010
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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

33. Rxg7+ Kh8 34. Rxc7+ Kg8 35. Rxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Spot on — rook to c7 (+5.0).
  • Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kh8, then Rxc7+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #17.

Explore position #17

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