Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f1·4)
c9-06990Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Rxf7+ Ke8 14. exd7+ Kxf7 15. dxc8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+5.7).
- Strong! pawn to c8 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then exd7+ and you win the knight.
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