Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h8 (h1·10)
c9-22498Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
17. Rh8+ Ng8 18. Bxg7+ Kxg7 19. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng8, then Bxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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