Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e7 (e3·2)
c9-09258Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
26. Re7 Ra7 27. Rxg7 a5 28. Qe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ra7, then Rxg7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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