Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f1 (d1·3)
c9-26509Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
19. Rf1 Qh5 20. Qxh5 gxh5 21. Rf8+ Kd7 22. Rxb8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+2.3).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh5, then Qxh5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
Explore position #883Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play