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Rescue the queen to f5

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Puzzle rating: 1947Theme: Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30... Qxf5 31. Rxe3+ Kd8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: king to d8 (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Rxe3+, then Kd8 and you stay on top.

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