Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (e1·4)
c9-15313Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
24. Rxe3 Bxe3 25. exd6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on e3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Well found: pawn to d6 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxe3, then exd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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