Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g7 (g1·2)
c9-14099Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
18. Rxg7 Re8 19. Rxf7 axb3 20. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (+2.9).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxg7, then Qxg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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