Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c1·6)
c9-09163Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Rxc8+ Kxc8 18. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxc8, then Qxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #937.
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