Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g8 (g1·10)
c9-26033Puzzle 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
23. Rg8+ Ne8 24. Rxe8+ Rd8 25. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Rxe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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