Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (e1·11)
c9-11290Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
24. Rxe4 Qxe4 25. Bxc7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on e4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxe4, then Bxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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