Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b8 (b1·10)
sf-u-0167Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
12. Rxb8+ Kxb8 13. Qb3+ Nb5 14. Qxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to b3 (#4).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxb8, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
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