Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d4·5)
c9-21802Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
27. Rd8+ Kc7 28. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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