Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (b3)
c9-26473Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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. Re3+ Be4 13. Rxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to e4 (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be4, then Rxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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