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Example of Targeting a Higher-valued Piece
White to move. 1. Nf5! (gaining a tempo by attacking the higher-valued rook on d4) Rdd8 2. Ne7+
Even though the black rook on d4 was defended by a pawn, it is still a potential target for the lower-valued knight. Higher-valued pieces, usually the queen or rooks, are strong tactical targets because even when they are defended, they can often be threatened by a lower-valued piece.