Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (d1·6)
c9-24754Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
24. Rc1 Bd6 25. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: rook to c6 (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bd6, then Rxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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