Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (a7)
c9-10817Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
18. Rxb7 Ne7 19. Rxe7+ Rb7 20. Qxc6+ Kb8 21. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne7, then Rxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #929.
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