Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (e1·3)
c9-08518Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
10. Rxe3 f5 11. d3 Ba8 12. Rxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+2.4).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f5, then d3 and you stay on top.
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