Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f5 (f4)
c9-09599Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Rxf5+ Ke8 24. Rf7 Bd7 25. exd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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