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The knight on c3 is the anchor of Black's kingside — it guards e2 and covers the light squares. Rxc3! removes it; the shattered pawns and open lines are worth far more than the exchange.
Step 1 / 2
The knight on c3 is the anchor of Black's kingside — it guards e2 and covers the light squares. Rxc3! removes it; the shattered pawns and open lines are worth far more than the exchange.