Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f6 (f1·2)
c9-20921Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
19. Rxf6 Re7 20. Qg8 Re8 21. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to g8 (+2.4).
- Stunning! queen to e8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Qg8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #901.
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