Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f1·6)
c9-04302Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
13. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
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