Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2 (f1·9)
c9-25504Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
22. Rxf2 Qxc4 23. Rb8+ Kf7 24. Rxf8+ Kxf8 25. dxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+4.4).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc4, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #431.
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