Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b5 (b3)
c9-24654Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
18. Rxb5+ Kc8 19. Bb7+ Kb8 20. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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