Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d3·2)
c9-22411Puzzle 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
26. Rd8+ Kh7 27. Ng5+ Kh6 28. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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