Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d6 (b6)
c9-27472Puzzle 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
15. Rxd6+ Kc8 16. Qe7 Qa6 17. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
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