Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (c1·5)
c9-17404Puzzle 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
23. Rxc6+ bxc6 24. Qxc6+ Qc7 25. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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