Pin: pawn to f7
li-09Ze0Puzzle rating: 1863Theme: 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
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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