Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f6 (f5)
c9-15103Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
28. Rxf6 Re6 29. Rf8+ Ke7 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re6, then Rf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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