Attack on the uncastled king: rook to f7 (f1·11)
c9-28515naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
15. Rxf7 Ra8 16. Qxd7+ Kb8 17. Qd6+ Kc8 18. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra8, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
SP-779 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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