Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d1·27)
c9-25065Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rd8+ Re8 20. Rxe8+ Nxe8 21. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re8, then Rxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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