Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f1·2)
c9-06205Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
11. Rxf7 Qg8 12. Qf1 h4 13. Nge2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h4, then Qh3 and you win the bishop.
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