Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (c7)
c9-25782Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Rxb7+ Kc8 22. Rxb5 Bxb5 23. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (+5.3).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxb5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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