Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f6 (f3·2)
c9-22680Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
15. Rxf6 gxf6 16. Nxd7+ Kg8 17. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: knight to d7 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead gxf6, then Nxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #125.
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