Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (b8·2)
c9-23892Puzzle 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
19. Rxc8 Rf2+ 20. Qxf2 e6 21. Nc6 f6 22. Rxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to c6.
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf2+, then Qxf2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #533.
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