Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b6 (b1·3)
c9-27930Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Rxb6 axb6 16. Bxb6+ Qc7 17. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.1).
- Stunning! bishop to c7 gives up material but you are winning (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead axb6, then Bxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #696.
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