Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a8 (a7·3)
c9-12091Puzzle 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
19. Ra8+ Rc8 20. Rxc8+ Kxc8 21. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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