Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (a1·5)
c9-26766Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
4. Rb1 Bxc1 5. Kxc1 Nc6 6. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+1.3).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc1, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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