Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c1·21)
c9-21996naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1930Theme: 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
28. Rxc8+ Kxc8 29. Qd8+ Kb7 30. Rf7+ Qd7 31. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#5).
- Strong! rook to f7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
SP-742 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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