Learn How to Win Material: Hanging Piece Refutation
This puzzle comes from the Alekhine Defense and shows a classic middlegame tactic based on a hanging piece. White’s pieces are active, and the key idea is to exploit an undefended central target while keeping the opponent’s king under pressure. In positions like this, the best move is often not a flashy attack, but a forcing capture that wins material and improves coordination. Once the defender is removed, the rest of the combination becomes straightforward and efficient.