Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (c4·2)
c9-01118Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
5. Rxc6 a5 6. Rc2 Nxf4 7. g3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (+5.1).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxf4, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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