Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c7 (c1·5)
c9-21137Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
18. Rxc7 Bxe2+ 19. Nxe2 Nfd7 20. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe2+, then Nxe2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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