Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a8 (a1·7)
c9-16102Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
22. Rxa8+ Nf8 23. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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