Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (h4·3)
c9-28089Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rg4+ Kh7 22. O-O-O Nxb4 23. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to c1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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