Pin: queen to h5 (h3)
li-095USPuzzle rating: 1827Theme: 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
25. Qxh5 Be4 26. Qxe2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on h5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to e2 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe2 and you win the rook.
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