Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d5·2)
c9-27487Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
22. Rxd8+ Ke7 23. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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