Discovered attack: pawn to e6 (e5·3)
li-08MbCPuzzle rating: 2369Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
50. e6+ f6 51. e7 Qxf5 52. e8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (+3.8).
- Strong! pawn to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win decisive material (+4.3).
- If instead f6, then e7 and you stay on top.
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