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Discovered attack: rook to c4

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Puzzle rating: 2189Theme: 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

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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