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Discovered attack: bishop to c3

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Puzzle rating: 2507Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

36... Bc3+ 37. Kb3 Bd4+ 38. Ka2 Rxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: bishop to d4 (+4.7).
  • Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kb3, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.

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