Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·10)
c9-20315Puzzle 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
11. Rxg2 Bh4+ 12. Kd2 Rxg2 13. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g2 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ng6, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #561.
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