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Problème 43290

Hello !

I have a question about the problem 43290..
Why I can't capture the queen with my bishop ??

Bye !
I'm assuming you are talking about en.lichess.org/training/43290 1. a4 b5 2.c3 Qxc4 3.Bxc4. I do agree that this probably should be a solution. Even though 3. Nxc4 is probably better due to 3. Bxc4 bxc4 4. Nxc4 Ba6 5. Knight goes somewhere 5...Nxe4. But the game is basically over no matter what in both variations.
I think it's because of the pawn situation that ensues. Just analyze with the engine (microscope icon) and you will understand why it thinks one line is better than another. But that's of course a new case where you got the main tactical point (assuming your guessed the queen trap maneuver) and failed as if you had seen nothing because you missed a much slighter point at the end, which often gets people annoyed and posting on the forums ;)

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