Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·15)
c9-21770naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
12. Rh1 Qxh1+ 13. Bxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to h1 (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh1+, then Bxh1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
SP-139 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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