Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e4 (e1·3)
c9-04041naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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 Nd6 6. Ne5 O-O 7. Rg4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bh5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
SP-289 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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