Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f1·10)
c9-12972Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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+ Kxf7 16. Qf2+ Ke7 17. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qf2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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