Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a8 (a7·2)
c9-17849Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Rxa8+ Nxa8 20. gxf6 Bxc5 21. g5+ Kb7 22. Bxc5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+2.8).
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxa8, then gxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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