Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b3·4)
c9-13687Puzzle 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
16. Rb8+ Nd8 17. Bxd7+ Kf8 18. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd8, then Bxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
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