Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2 (f4·2)
c9-24690Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
9. Rf2 Qh5 10. fxe6 Rxf2 11. Bxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+3.4).
- Strong! bishop to f2 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh5, then fxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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