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Step 1 / 2
The knight on f6 defends h7 and holds Black's kingside together. Take it with Bxf6: whether Black recaptures with the g-pawn (shattered cover) or the queen (loses time), the king is exposed.
Step 1 / 2
The knight on f6 defends h7 and holds Black's kingside together. Take it with Bxf6: whether Black recaptures with the g-pawn (shattered cover) or the queen (loses time), the king is exposed.