Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h2 (g1)
sf-u-0258Puzzle 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
13. Bxh2 O-O-O 14. Nf3 g6 15. fxg6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then Nf4 and you win the bishop.
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