Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (g3·4)
c9-24359Puzzle 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
16. Re3+ Kf8 17. Bxd6+ Kg8 18. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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