Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·21)
c9-25340Puzzle 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
27. Rb8+ Nc8 28. Qf5+ Qxf5 29. Nxf5 Ke8 30. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+6.3).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc8, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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