Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e2 (e1)
c9-03188Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
9. Rxe2 c5 10. Ng3 O-O 11. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (+5.5).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Na3 and you win the bishop.
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