Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d1·14)
c9-10461Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Rd8+ Ka7 22. Bd4+ Qxd4 23. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (+7.3).
- Strong! rook to d4 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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