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Pin: pawn to f7

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Puzzle rating: 1863Theme: 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

40. f7+ Kh8 41. Rd8 Rxd4 42. Rxd4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Well found: rook to d8 (+4.5).
  • Strong! rook to d4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Kh8, then Rd8 and you stay on top.

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