Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·16)
c9-17699Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
26. Rb8+ Rc8 27. Rxc8+ Qf8 28. Nf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #385.
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