Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·14)
sf-u-0036Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Uncastled king: the enemy king is stuck in the centre — punish it before it castles.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Uncastled king: the enemy king is stuck in the centre — punish it before it castles.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Rb2 f6 18. Qxh8 Qxb6 19. Bh5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxh2, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
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