Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (e1·5)
c9-24234Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Rxe6 Nxc1 22. Nxc6 Rd7 23. Nfxd4 Nxa2 24. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+4.0).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. knight to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc1, then Nxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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