Pin: queen to f1 (g2)
li-0FnSLPuzzle rating: 1975Theme: 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
23... Qxf1+ 24. Kc2 Qxe2 25. Qxe2 Bxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to e2 (+4.6).
- Strong! bishop to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc2, then Qxe2 and you win the rook.
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