Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b7 (b3·3)
c9-19594naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
15. Rxb7+ Kc8 16. Ra7 Rd1+ 17. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#4).
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Ra7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
SP-935 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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