Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·16)
c9-25108Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
8. Rb2 Nf6 9. Qxf8 Bxf8 10. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (+3.9).
- Strong! pawn to h8 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf6, then Qxf8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
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