Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e2 (e1·3)
c9-08677Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Re2 Ne6 11. Bb2 Rf8 12. Nce3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Ne6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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