Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (c3)
c9-06615Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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
13. Rxe3 Nxc4 14. Qxa4 Nxe3+ 15. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+2.8).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nxc4, then Qxa4 and you win the bishop.
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