Pin: queen to g2
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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
28... Qxg2+ 29. Kxg2 Nf4+ 30. Kf1 Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: knight to f4 (+5.3).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxg2, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
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