Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (f6·2)
c9-14624Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. fxg7 cxd4 19. Rf8+ Nxf8 20. gxf8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (+2.7).
- Strong! pawn to f8 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead cxd4, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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