Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (g6)
c9-23985Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
25. Rxe6+ Ne7 26. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne7, then Nf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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