Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f4 (f1·6)
c9-06997Puzzle rating: 1157Theme: 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
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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