Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b3·7)
c9-28250Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
19. Rxb7+ Kxb7 20. Nd6+ Rxd6 21. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+4.7).
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Kxb7, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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