Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d7 (d6·2)
c9-17361Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
20. Rxd7+ Kc8 21. Rc7+ Kb8 22. Rc3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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