Pin: knight to d4
li-0Bsv4Puzzle rating: 2199Theme: 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
15... Nxd4 16. exd4 Nf3+ 17. Kh1 Nxe1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: knight to f3 (+4.7).
- Strong! knight to e1 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exd4, then Nf3+ and you stay on top.
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