Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (e3·4)
c9-13224Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
11. Rxe6 Bxc3 12. O-O-O Nc6 13. Re3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxc3, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #631.
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