Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d1 (f1·3)
c9-07743Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
8. Rfxd1 Nxe2+ 9. Kf1 Nxc1 10. cxb8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! pawn to b8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe2+, then Kf1 and you win the queen.
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