Pin: bishop to c5
li-0IJWoPuzzle rating: 2200Theme: 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
32... Bc5 33. g3 Bxf2+ 34. Kg2 Bxe1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to f2 (+3.7).
- Strong! bishop to e1 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g3, then Bxf2+ and you win the knight.
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