Remove the defender
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The rook on e1 attacks the bishop on e5, but the knight on c6 guards it. The bishop on b5 looks at that knight. First take the defender, the knight; then the bishop is left unguarded.
Watch how the defender is removed.
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The rook on d1 attacks the bishop on d5. Which piece guards the bishop? Take that defender first.
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The knight on c6 guards the bishop on e5. This time you cannot take the knight, but you can chase it away. Attack the knight with a pawn.
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The queen and bishop look at h7, but the knight on f6 guards h7. Remove the defender; then mate on h7 is threatened.
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