Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (e5·6)
c9-21605Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
22. Re8+ Kxe8 23. Qxg8+ Ke7 24. Rxh7+ Qg7 25. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#5).
- Strong! rook to h7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qxg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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