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Rescue the king to e7

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Puzzle rating: 2095Theme: Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

33... Ke7 34. Rxc6 Bxf1 35. Kxf1 Rxb1+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: bishop to f1 (+3.8).
  • Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Rxc6, then Bxf1 and you stay on top.

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