Pin: pawn to c6
li-05facPuzzle rating: 1664Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15... c6 16. Qxf7+ Rxf7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Well found: rook to f7 (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf7+, then Rxf7 and you win the queen.
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