Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·13)
c9-04223Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rg2 O-O 10. b3 Na3 11. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead O-O, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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