Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2 (f1·4)
c9-08444Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
11. Rxf2 Bxe6 12. bxc6 f5 13. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+3.6).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead fxe6, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
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