Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d3·3)
c9-15077Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
24. Rxd8+ Kf7 25. Rxh8 Ne3+ 26. Ke2 h6 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#2).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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