Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d6)
c9-24600Puzzle 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
26. Rxd8+ Bxd8 27. Qd6+ Bc7 28. Qf8+ Nc8 29. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#11).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#10).
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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