Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b3·2)
c9-19034Puzzle 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
15. Rxb8+ Bxb8 16. Bb6+ Kc8 17. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.7).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxb8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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