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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (g1)

c9-18592
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

18. Rg3 Ba7 19. d4 Qxh2 20. Rf3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to f3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Ba7, then d4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #93.

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