Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (f1·7)
c9-26167Puzzle 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
6. Rg1 Qh3 7. Ng5 Qh2 8. Rh1 Qxh1+ 9. Nxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to g5 (+3.4).
- A natural move: rook to h1.
- Great move! knight to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh3, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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