Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·7)
sf-u-0169Puzzle 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
12. Kh2 Rxh4+ 13. Kg3 Rdxh1 14. cxb7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- king to g3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b7 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rxh4+, then Kg3 and you stay on top.
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