Discovered attack: knight to f2 (g4)
li-08lAoPuzzle rating: 2419Theme: 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
45... Nxf2+ 46. Kg1 Nxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- A brilliant blow: knight to e4, and you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg1, then Nxe4+ and you win the bishop.
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