Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c4·2)
c9-28445naming 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
19. Rc8+ Bd8 20. Rxd8+ Re8 21. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #409.
SP-409 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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