Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·10)
c9-17810Puzzle 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
8. Rh1 Qh5 9. Qf2 g5 10. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qh5, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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