Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b1·4)
c9-25115Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Rxb7 Qxa5 19. Nc6+ Kc8 20. Rxb8+ Nxb8 21. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.2).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Great move! knight to a5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa5, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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