Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f1·19)
c9-09686Puzzle 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
19. Rf8+ Kd7 20. Nc5+ Kd6 21. Qh2+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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