Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (e5)
c9-13815Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Rxe3 fxe3 23. Re1 Kb7 24. Rxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead fxe3, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
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