Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c5 (c6)
c9-12601Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Rc5 Qe7 18. Qc2 Qh4 19. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bf7, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #942.
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