Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c3 (a3·3)
c9-22391Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rc3 Ng6 12. Qa2 O-O 13. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to a2 (+2.9).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng6, then Qa2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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