Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (a1·3)
c9-17540Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Rb1 Nxd2 22. Nxd5 Nxf1 23. Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+5.3).
- Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Nxd2, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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