Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e2
c9-02706Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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
14. Rxe2 dxc4 15. Qd1+ Ke8 16. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to d1 (+4.0).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead dxc4, then Qd1+ and you stay on top.
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