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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (e1·3)

c9-07131
Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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

12. Rxf1 O-O 13. cxb6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
  • Well found: pawn to b6 (+1.8).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead O-O, then cxb6 and you win the bishop.

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