Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b5 (e5)
c9-25820Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
19. Rb5 Qxc3 20. Rxb7+ Kc8 21. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: rook to b7 (+1.6).
- Strong! pawn to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Qxc3, then Rxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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