Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d6 (d4)
c9-28022Puzzle 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
29. Rxd6+ Kc7 30. Qxe7+ Kc8 31. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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