Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d3 (d1·3)
c9-16877Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Rxd3 Qxc7 14. Rc3 Nxd5 15. Bxd5 Rxd5 16. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc7, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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