Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h4 (h1·5)
c9-04429Puzzle 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
8. Rxh4 Nxf2 9. Nf3 f6 10. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxf2, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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