top of page
_edited_edited_p.png)
Removing the Defender
Removing the defender is when an opponent piece that plays a defensive role is captured.
Black knight lost its protection after white plays Rxf8+, trade the rock, which is the defender of the c8 knight.
White can win the g4 black bishop by capturing the e5 knight, the defender.
The f6 knight is protecting h7 square to avoid getting checkmated, thus white can play Bxf6 to remove this defender.
bottom of page