Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (h1)
c9-02802Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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. Rf1 a5 13. bxa5 g5 14. f5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead a5, then bxa5 and you stay on top.
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