Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·13)
c9-10906Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
11. Rh1 Nxg6 12. Rxh2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- A brilliant blow: rook to h2, and you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxg6, then Rxh2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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