Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·2)
sf-u-0122Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
19. Rxd2 Qxc6 20. axb5 Qxb5 21. f5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+4.4).
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxc6, then axb5 and you stay on top.
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