Discovered attack: rook to a1
li-0T3iuPuzzle rating: 2160Theme: 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
22... Rxa1 23. Rxa1 exf3 24. Bxf3 Rxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (+4.1).
- Strong! rook to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxa1, then exf3 and you stay on top.
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