Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2
c9-04825Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
8. Rf2 Bg6 9. e4 O-O-O 10. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bg6, then e3 and you stay on top.
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