Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e6 (e2)
c9-25851Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
25. Rxe6 Qc3 26. Rc6+ Kb7 27. Rxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#7).
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc3, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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