Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (c6·5)
c9-26891Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. c7 Rxb3+ 25. axb3 Rg7 26. c8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#16).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb3+, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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