Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b1·3)
c9-21657Puzzle 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
18. Rxb7 Nxb7 19. c6 Nd6 20. cxd7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+3.5).
- Strong! pawn to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxb7, then c6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
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