Learn How to Remove the Defender: Decisive Material Gain
This French Defense classical variation puzzle is a classic example of removing the defender to win material. The key idea is that one piece is overworked: it protects a critical square, supports another piece, and helps keep the position together. Once that defender is eliminated, the rest of the combination becomes possible. The position also features pins and a discovered attack, so the tactical sequence works because the opponent’s pieces cannot coordinate their defense.