Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4 (d4)
c9-15214Puzzle 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
16. Rxh4 Nxh4 17. Qxh7 O-O-O 18. Qxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: queen to h7 (+3.6).
- Strong! queen to h4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nxh4, then Qxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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