Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d8 (d6·4)
c9-28539Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Rd8+ Kf7 23. Qd7+ Kg6 24. Rg3+ Kh6 25. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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