Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (c8·3)
c9-26607Puzzle 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
24. Rxd8+ Ne8 25. Bg7+ Kg8 26. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Bg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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