Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f1·9)
c9-24042Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
25. Rfxf7 Rb1+ 26. Bxb1 Bxf7 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb1+, then Bxb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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