Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f1·22)
c9-27036Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rf8+ Ne8 20. Nf7+ Kd7 21. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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