Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (a8·2)
c9-16842Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
14. Rxc8+ Ke7 15. Bc5+ Kf7 16. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+13.7).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+13.1).
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (+13.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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