Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (d1·4)
c9-18434Puzzle 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
15. Rc1 Ng6 16. b4 c5 17. Rxc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead f5, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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