Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d6·2)
c9-25206Puzzle 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
20. Rd8+ Kb7 21. a6+ Kc7 22. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then a6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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