Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2 (f1·6)
c9-10161Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rf2 e5 16. Bg5 O-O 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead e5, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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