Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c5 (c1·10)
c9-18985Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
28. Rxc5 Qxd4 29. Rxc7+ Kxc7 30. exd4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+4.2).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd4, then Rxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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