Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e7 (g7·2)
c9-13590Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
27. Rxe7+ Kd8 28. Rxd7+ Ke8 29. Rhe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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