Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e5 (e1·2)
c9-07136Puzzle rating: 1157Theme: 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. Rxe5 d6 10. Re1 e5 11. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the queen.
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