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Pin: pawn to f6

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Puzzle rating: 1892Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
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White 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.

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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