Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·2)
c9-01049Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
13. Rxb8+ Nd8 14. Bxa6 O-O 15. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+7.8).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd8, then Bxa6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #486.
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