Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (e1)
c9-05781Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
7. Rf1 d5 8. e3 a5 9. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead d5, then e3 and you stay on top.
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