Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f5·2)
c9-26055Puzzle 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
14. Rxf8 O-O-O 15. g5 Nd6 16. Rxd8+ Kxd8 17. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! rook to d8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.2).
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then g5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #562.
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