Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c5)
c9-15479Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rc8+ Rxc8 21. Qxc8+ Ke7 22. Ba3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc8, then Qxc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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