Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (e1·2)
c9-10646Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. Rb1+ Qb6 27. Qb7+ Qxb7 28. Rxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb6, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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