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Discovered attack: knight to f2 (g4)

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Puzzle rating: 2419Theme: 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

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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