Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c1·17)
c9-13105Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
9. Rxc8+ Nd8 10. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd8, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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