Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (e2·2)
sf-u-0205Puzzle 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
11. Bxd3 Rxd3 12. Qf1 Rd7 13. Nd6+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Rxd3, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
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