Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c1 (a1·5)
c9-27864Puzzle 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
22. Rc1 Qb7 23. a6 Qxb6+ 24. Nxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb7, then a6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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