Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f2 (f1·7)
c9-26823Puzzle 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
15. Rxf2 Qxg4 16. Be2 Qg1+ 17. Rf1 Qg2 18. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxg4, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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