Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e2 (e1·5)
c9-21342Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
10. Re2 Qxd1 11. Bxa7+ Rxa7 12. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to a7, and you stand better (+2.8).
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd1, then Bxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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