Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·12)
c9-15905Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
19. Kd1 Nc7 20. Rxc7+ Kd8 21. Rc8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d1.
- Well found: rook to c7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc7, then Rxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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