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Pin: bishop to f5 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1692Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27. Bxf5 e6 28. Bxg6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: bishop to g6 (+3.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.8).
  • If instead e6, then Bxg6 and you stay on top.

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