Castling-960 to the rescue on h1 (g1·13)
sf-c-0064Puzzle rating: 1690Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. O-O Re8 20. Nxf5 Bxf5 21. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.9).
- Strong! rook to f5 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Nxf5 and you win the knight.
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