Discovered attack: pawn to e3
li-0O2rkPuzzle rating: 2006Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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