Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (d8·2)
c9-11551Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Rxe8+ Kxe8 20. c7 Bd4+ 21. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe8, then c7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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