Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b2·2)
c9-12537Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Rxb7 Be7 29. Qxc6+ Kf8 30. Ne6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be7, then Qxc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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