Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e1 (h1)
c9-09612Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. Re1 Bd6 20. Nc3 Bg2 21. Nde2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bd6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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