Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a5 (c5)
c9-09109Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Rxa5 Be5 24. Qxe5 Qa3+ 25. Kxa3 fxg4 26. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#2).
- Strong! king to a3 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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