Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g6 (g3·3)
c9-11262Puzzle 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
13. Rxg6 Qxe1 14. Rxg8+ Kb7 15. Ncxe1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to g8 (+3.5).
- Precise: knight to e1 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe1, then Rxg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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