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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f3 (f1)

c9-09614
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

23. Rxf3 d5 24. Nxd5 gxf3 25. Rxb5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — knight to d5 (+4.1).
  • Precise: rook to b5 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead d5, then Nxd5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #450.

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