Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (e1·12)
c9-25308Puzzle 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
12. Rxe4 Qxc5 13. Ne3 a6 14. Re8 Ka7 15. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+3.5).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxc5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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