Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d6 (d1·5)
c9-16758Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Rxd6+ Kc7 23. Bxb8+ Kxb8 24. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to b8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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