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Discovered attack: bishop to c6 (e4)

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Puzzle rating: 2115Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

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

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14. Bxc6 Nxc6 15. Qxg4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: queen to g4 (+3.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nxc6, then Qxg4 and you win the bishop.

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