Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4 (h1·21)
c9-18560Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
10. Rxh4 O-O 11. Rh3 b6 12. Ne4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Rh3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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