Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a5 (e5)
c9-10873Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
15. Ra5 Rb8 16. R5xa3 a5 17. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (+3.5).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rb8, then R5xa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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