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Discovered attack: pawn to e3

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Puzzle rating: 2006Theme: 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

36... e3+ 37. Kh2 Qc7 38. Rd7+ Qxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: queen to c7 (+5.2).
  • Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Qc7 and you stay on top.

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