Pin: pawn to d7
li-04KfTPuzzle rating: 2019Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
White to move — find the best continuation
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
24. exd7 Nxh5 25. Re8 Rxd7 26. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+4.2).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxh5, then Re8 and you stay on top.
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