Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (d1·2)
c9-25819Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Rxf1 Rxf1 30. Nb5 h5 31. Qd7 Ra7 32. Nxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. knight to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxf1, then Nb5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
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