Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g7 (g3·2)
c9-09010Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
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.
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