Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·6)
sf-u-0293Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
10. Be3 Nb3+ 11. Qxb3 Qxb3 12. Nbd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: queen to b3 (+3.1).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nb3+, then Qxb3 and you win the knight.
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