Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·2)
c9-03229Puzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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
16. Rb2 O-O-O 17. Qxb6 cxb5 18. d3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead O-O-O, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
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