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Remove the defender
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Step 1 of 2
You want the knight on d7, but the bishop on c8 defends it. Deal with the bishop first — a rook check on c8 wins it outright, and then the knight has no protection.
Step 1 of 2
You want the knight on d7, but the bishop on c8 defends it. Deal with the bishop first — a rook check on c8 wins it outright, and then the knight has no protection.