Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (g1·2)
c9-27093Puzzle 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
22. Rxg3 Qxh4 23. Qf3 Nc6 24. Rg8 O-O-O 25. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxh4, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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