Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f3 (f1)
c9-09614Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. 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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