Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·23)
c9-26325Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
22. Rb8+ Nxb8 23. Rd1+ Nd7 24. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxb8, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
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