Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (g1·4)
c9-15893Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
8. Rf1 O-O 9. Qd5 Ng6 10. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Ba6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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