Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1 (b1·2)
c9-19974Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
16. Rbd1 Qg7 17. Nxh3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to h3 (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg7, then Nxh3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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