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Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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

47... Kf3 48. Bg5 Bc3+ 49. Kc4 Bxe1+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: bishop to c3 (+4.9).
  • Strong! bishop to e1 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bg5, then Bc3+ and you stay on top.

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