Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a8 (a1·6)
c9-23350Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Rxa8 Bb7 14. Ra7 exd4 15. exd4 Ne6 16. Bxb3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. bishop to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bb7, then Ra7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
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