Pin: queen to c7
li-09X8ZPuzzle rating: 2023Theme: 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
57. Qc7+ Rg3+ 58. Rd3 Qa5+ 59. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to d3 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg3+, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
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