Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f4 (f1·3)
c9-03567Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
9. Rxf4 c5 10. Ng3 Nb6 11. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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