Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·7)
c9-22177Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
20. Rd2 g4 21. Bg2 g3 22. Kf1 Qc8 23. Rxc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (+2.0).
- A natural move: king to f1.
- Best move. rook to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g4, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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