Discovered attack: rook to c4
li-0PWZ5Puzzle rating: 2189Theme: 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
28... Rc4 29. Rxc4 d4+ 30. Kg1 dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (+3.4).
- Strong! pawn to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc4, then d4+ and you stay on top.
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