Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d3 (b3)
c9-12807Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Rd3 bxc4 21. Rhxd4 Qa6 22. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxc4, then Rhxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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