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Pin: bishop to g7

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Puzzle rating: 2083Theme: 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

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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