Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f7 (e6·4)
c9-20878Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
21. exf7 Bd4 22. Re8+ Bxe8 23. fxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd4, then Re8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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