Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (g1)
c9-21041Puzzle 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
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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