Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f4)
c9-09796Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
15. Rxf7+ Kg8 16. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
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