Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·9)
c9-21078Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
14. Rxb2 Ra1+ 15. Nxa1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to a1 (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra1+, then Nxa1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
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