Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (b2·2)
c9-22717Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rc2 Qxc2 18. Bxc2 Bxb6 19. axb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: bishop to c2 (+3.1).
- Strong! pawn to b6 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc2, then Bxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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