Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b5)
c9-17593Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Rxb7+ Ka8 21. Rb8+ Ka7 22. Rxc8 Qb5 23. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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