desperado
White's bishop is entombed on a8. Every quiet move allows Kxa8, so the bishop cannot be saved. That makes it a desperado, and a desperado should not die for nothing. Bxb7 takes a rook defended by the king.
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White's bishop is entombed on a8. Every quiet move allows Kxa8, so the bishop cannot be saved. That makes it a desperado, and a desperado should not die for nothing. Bxb7 takes a rook defended by the king.
@chessvsclub.bsky.socialThe shove, in motion.
Pawn meets pawn. Nobody dies. Somebody moves.
Arm Defiant Step and your pawn's capture becomes a territory decision.
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@egyp7.bsky.socialAnd when the dust settles, we are up a bishop. #chess #chessTactics
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