Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e7 (e6)
c9-25710Puzzle 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
20. Rxe7 Rh7 21. Qc4+ Rhf7 22. Qe6 Be5 23. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: queen to c4 (+6.3).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rh7, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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