Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (e1·21)
c9-24922Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
19. Re8+ Kxe8 20. Rxc8+ Ke7 21. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (+8.9).
- Well found: rook to c8 (+9.2).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (+9.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe8, then Rxc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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