Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a6 (a3·2)
c9-09300Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Ra6 Be8 17. g4 Rc8 18. gxf5 exf5 19. Rxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Brilliant! The rook on b6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be8, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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