Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d4 (d1·14)
c9-26751Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
16. Rd4 Nb6 17. Bh6+ Ke8 18. Nxc6+ Kd7 19. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb6, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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