Pin: bishop to g7
li-0FveLPuzzle rating: 2083Theme: 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
30. Bxg7 Qxg7 31. Rg5 Qxg5 32. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to g5 (+4.2).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxg7, then Rg5 and you stay on top.
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