Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h3 (c3)
c9-10305Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
19. Rh3 Qg7 20. e3 O-O-O 21. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qg7, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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