Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b3·6)
c9-24641Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
6. Rxb7+ Kxb7 7. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxb7, then Qb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
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