Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f8 (g8·2)
c9-00075naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 850Theme: 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#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
SP-769 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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