Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f1·23)
c9-27870Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
14. Rxf8+ Kxf8 15. Nxg6+ Kg8 16. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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