Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c5 (c1·6)
c9-11223Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Rxc5 Re8 24. Nxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re8, then Nxa6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #937.
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