Discovered attack: pawn to d4 (d3)
li-0KcRePuzzle rating: 1814Theme: 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
41. d4 Qe7 42. exd5+ Kg8 43. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+4.4).
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe7, then exd5+ and you stay on top.
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