Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·5)
c9-14859Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
8. Rd2 h5 9. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Rxb2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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