White to move. Black has just defended the pinned knight with 6…Bd7. Refute it.
Answer
7.Bxc6. Defending a pinned knight with the bishop loses on the spot.
White to move. Black has just defended the pinned knight with 6…Bd7. Refute it.
7.Bxc6. Defending a pinned knight with the bishop loses on the spot.
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