Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (e1·4)
c9-17335Puzzle 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
9. Rxe6 h5 10. gxh5 Nd7 11. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to h5 (+3.9).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then g5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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