Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f7·3)
c9-12261Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
22. Rf8+ Re8 23. Ne5 Ke7 24. Qd7+ Kxf8 25. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re8, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #371.
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