Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b6)
c9-21290naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Rxb8+ Ke7 16. Qxc5+ d6 17. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
SP-641 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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