Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1 (d2)
c9-21538naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
16. Rd1 Rxd1+ 17. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: queen to d1 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Qxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
SP-671 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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