Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (f7·2)
c9-28330Puzzle 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
23. Rf8+ Qxf8 24. Rxf8+ Ke7 25. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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