Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b4 (b3·3)
c9-17572Puzzle 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
15. Rxb4+ axb4 16. Nxe8+ Rc7 17. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b4 keeps the pressure (+8.8).
- Spot on — knight to e8 (+8.8).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead axb4, then Nxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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