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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f4 (f1·6)

c9-06997
Puzzle rating: 1157Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Rxf4 Bb7 16. e4 h3 17. g3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to g3.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bb7, then e4 and you win the queen.

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