Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b6 (b3)
c9-20361Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
13. Rxb6+ axb6 14. Qxb6+ Bb7 15. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb6, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
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