Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (d4·2)
c9-22154Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
14. Re4+ Qe6 15. Qd6 Qxe4 16. Nc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe6, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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