Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f4 (f1·8)
c9-07951Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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 Ne6 16. Nxe6 Bxf4 17. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+7.6).
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Qg3+ and you win the knight.
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