Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f6 (f1·7)
c9-09837naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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. Rxf6+ Ke7 24. Nc5+ Kd8 25. Qd1+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Nc5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
SP-55 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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