Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4
c9-00788Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
5. Rxe4 c5 6. O-O-O Nc6 7. d5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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