Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (e2)
c9-17780Puzzle 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
20. Rxb2 Qc3+ 21. Qc2 Qxe3+ 22. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d2 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qc3+, then Qc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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