Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f5 (f1·5)
c9-06826Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
16. Rxf5 Rxf5 17. Qxe4 Rf6 18. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+4.1).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxf5, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
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