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Pin: queen to f7 (h5)

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Puzzle rating: 2331Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
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Black 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.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30... Qf7+ 31. Qf3 Rf6 32. Qxf6 Qxf6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Well found: rook to f6 (+4.8).
  • Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qf3, then Rf6 and you stay on top.

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