Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f5)
c9-09748Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. Rxf8+ Qe8 12. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe8, then Rxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
Explore position #271Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play