Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (e1·7)
c9-06727Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
5. Rxe4 Nf6 6. Ree1 Nc6 7. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Ree1 and you win the bishop.
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