Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h2 (h1·10)
c9-09503Puzzle 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
16. Rxh2 Bxe3 17. Bc6 Bf7 18. fxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+2.5).
- Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe3, then Bc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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