Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f6 (f3)
c9-12277Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
26. Rxf6 Rxf6 27. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rxf6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
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