Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g5 (g1·2)
c9-18124Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Rxg5 Qc6 15. Rxg7 Rxg7 16. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (+3.6).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc6, then Rxg7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #298.
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