Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d7 (d1·3)
c9-02614Puzzle 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
9. Rxd7 Bxd7 10. g3 Bb5 11. b3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd7, then Nac2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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