Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f1·18)
c9-27846Puzzle 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
18. Rxf8+ Nxf8 19. Qf1 Nd7 20. bxc4 Nxb8 21. Rxb7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to f1 (+3.2).
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxf8, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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