Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b1·5)
c9-22693Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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. Rxb7+ Bxb7 18. Rb1 Bb6 19. Rxb6 O-O 20. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: rook to b1 (+6.0).
- Strong! rook to b6 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb7, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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