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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1·8)

c9-22349
Puzzle rating: 1840Theme: 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

13. Rg1 Rxg1 14. Qxg1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: queen to g1 (+3.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.8).
  • If instead Rxg1, then Qxg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #454.

Explore position #454

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