Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·16)
c9-25620Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. Rxh1 Qd5 13. Rg1 Nf6 14. Ra1 Ng6 15. Rxa3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (+2.8).
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd5, then Rg1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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