Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h8 (h1·6)
c9-15180Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
35. Rxh8+ Kxh8 36. d7 g6 37. d8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- pawn to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxh8, then d7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #421.
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