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Puzzle rating: 1991Theme: 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

22... Bc5+ 23. Kh1 Nf2+ 24. Rxf2 Bxh3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: knight to f2 (+4.7).
  • Strong! bishop to h3 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kh1, then Nf2+ and you stay on top.

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