Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (g4·2)
c9-26789Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
23. Rg3 Bxg3 24. Qxg3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: queen to g3 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bxg3, then Qxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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