Winning blow: bishop to e3 (f4)
sf-t-0164Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. Be3 b4 14. Nxb4 d4 15. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to b4 (+3.6).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead a5, then a3 and you stay on top.
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