Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g8 (g3·5)
c9-10491Puzzle 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
17. Rg8+ Ke7 18. Nd5+ Bxd5 19. Qg5+ f6 20. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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