Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1)
c9-01669Puzzle 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
6. Rxg4 Nf6 7. Rg3 Nc6 8. c3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then c3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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