Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1·7)
c9-24412Puzzle 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
21. Rg1 cxd4 22. Rxg2 Be6 23. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (+2.6).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead cxd4, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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