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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (g1)

c9-21041
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

26. Rxb1+ Bb7 27. Bxa6 Rd8+ 28. Bxd8

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to a6 (+12.9).
  • Strong! bishop to d8 is the sharp choice (#12).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bb7, then Bxa6 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #750.

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