Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c6 (a6)
c9-25116Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Rxc6 Rxc6 27. Qa4 Nd4 28. e3 O-O 29. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to a4 (+3.5).
- Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Best move. pawn to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc6, then Qa4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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