Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (d8)
c9-19623Puzzle 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
28. Rxe8+ Bxe8 29. Qxe8+ Kg7 30. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe8, then Qxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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