Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h7 (h2)
c9-10750Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
14. Rh7 Rf8 15. Bxf8 Qa7 16. Qh8
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h7.
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to h8.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bh3, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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