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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e7 (g7)

c9-26266
Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Re7+ Kd8 26. Rxe6+ Kc8 27. Rxc6+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: rook to e6 (+5.0).
  • Strong! rook to c6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kd8, then Rxe6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #868.

Explore position #868

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