Puzzle #17: Hanging piece
Rating ≈ 1300 · 2 moves to find
Black to move and win material.
Show a hint
Check every enemy piece: is one of them simply undefended?
Show the solution
- 8… fxe4 — the pawn takes the bishop on e4.
- 9. hxg4 is the best defence.
- 9… exf3 — the pawn takes the knight on f3.
Why it works. The piece simply wasn't defended — always check what your opponent left unprotected. At the end of the line Black is about 3 points of material better off.
Themes: Hanging piece, Winning material
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