Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·22)
c9-28078naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
10. Rb8+ Ke7 11. Nf5+ exf5 12. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #870.
SP-870 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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