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Discovered attack: pawn to h4

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Puzzle rating: 1704Theme: 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

33... h4 34. Qf3 Qb1+ 35. Kh2 Rxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: queen to b1 (+5.2).
  • Strong! rook to f3 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qf3, then Qb1+ and you stay on top.

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