Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (e1·6)
c9-06474Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Re8 a5 15. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then Rxg8 and you win the bishop.
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