Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b3·4)
c9-23752Puzzle 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. Rxb7+ Ka8 17. Ra7+ Kb8 18. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: rook to a7 (+6.1).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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