Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c4·4)
c9-28418Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
27. Rc8+ Nf8 28. Qf5 f3 29. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Qf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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