Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (d1·3)
c9-12908Puzzle 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
19. Rc1 Nd4 20. Qc3 O-O 21. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Nd4, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #10.
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