Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f5 (f1·11)
c9-27617Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
11. Rxf5 Qxe4 12. Rf4 Qe5 13. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: rook to f4 (+3.0).
- Strong! rook to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxe4, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
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