Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (e6·5)
c9-12799Puzzle 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. Re8 b5 27. Rxd8+ Kb7 28. Rxb8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e8.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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