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Pin: rook to c1

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Puzzle rating: 1765Theme: 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. Rc1 g6 28. Rc8 Qxc8 29. Qxc8+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: rook to c8 (+3.8).
  • Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead g6, then Rc8 and you stay on top.

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