Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (e1·6)
c9-06105Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
3. Rxe4 O-O 4. Re3 Ng6 5. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then Re1 and you win the knight.
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