Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (g7·2)
c9-10076naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
21. Rxf7+ Qxf7 22. Bg7+ Kg8 23. Bxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxf7, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
SP-489 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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