Attack on the uncastled king: rook to a8 (a1·10)
c9-26534Puzzle 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
14. Rxa8+ Qb8 15. Rxb8+ Kxb8 16. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb8, then Rxb8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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