Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e7 (e6·3)
c9-24366Puzzle 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
30. e7+ Kd7 31. Rc7+ Ke8 32. Rc8+ Nd8 33. exd8=Q+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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