Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e1 (f1·2)
c9-12178Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Rxe1 Bxc3 13. Re8+ Kd7 14. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+3.2).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc3, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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