Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e7 (h7)
c9-17312Puzzle 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
24. Re7+ Kf8 25. Rd8+ Ne8 26. Rdxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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