Pin: pawn to f6
li-0EvaRPuzzle rating: 1892Theme: 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
23. f6 Bxf6 24. Rxf6 Bxd3 25. Bxd3
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.8).
- A brilliant blow: rook to f6, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxf6, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
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