Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4
c9-00527Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
7. Rxh4 exf5 8. Ne3 O-O 9. d5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead exf5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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