Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (e3·3)
c9-25523Puzzle 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
31. Rxe6 Kf7 32. Rge3 Kf8 33. Rxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rge3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #52.
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