Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (d1·5)
c9-24068Puzzle 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
8. Rc1 b6 9. Qa6 Nc7 10. Qa3 Qxd3 11. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to a6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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