Pin: bishop to h6 (g7·2)
li-05r44Puzzle rating: 1567Theme: 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
14... Bh6 15. g4 Bxd2+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d2, and you stand better (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g4, then Bxd2+ and you win the queen.
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