Discovered attack: bishop to c3
li-04IsZPuzzle rating: 2507Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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