Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·10)
sf-u-0139naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
18. Kf1 Qh1+ 19. Rg1 Qd5 20. Bh5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: rook to g1 (+5.4).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Qh1+, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
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