Pin: knight to c3
li-0BSTbPuzzle rating: 2099Theme: 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
26... Nxc3 27. Bxc3 Bxd4+ 28. Kh1 Bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (+3.7).
- Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxc3, then Bxd4+ and you stay on top.
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