Puzzle #64: Hanging piece
Rating ≈ 700 · 1 move to find
White to move and win material.
Show a hint
Check every enemy piece: is one of them simply undefended?
Show the solution
- 50. Rxc2 — the rook takes the rook on c2.
Why it works. The piece simply wasn't defended — always check what your opponent left unprotected. At the end of the line White is about 5 points of material better off.
Themes: Hanging piece, Winning material
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