Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d6 (d1·3)
c9-23082Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
16. Rxd6+ Bxd6 17. Qxd6+ Qd7 18. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+7.1).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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