Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c5 (c1·12)
c9-20328naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
18. Rxc5+ Nc6 19. Rxc6+ dxc6 20. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc6, then Rxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #739.
SP-739 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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