Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c4·3)
c9-21975Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Rc8+ Bd8 22. Rxd8+ Kf7 23. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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