Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (a1·2)
c9-11084Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
9. Rb1 Bg7 10. e3 f5 11. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Bg7, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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