Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (d2·2)
c9-22652Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
15. Rxc2 Bxc2 16. e3 Be4 17. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+3.2).
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bxc2, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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