Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1 (e1·2)
c9-16715Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Rxd1 O-O 13. Bxe4 Bxe4 14. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+3.3).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Bxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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