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Discovered attack: pawn to b3

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Puzzle rating: 1244Theme: 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

32... b3 33. axb3 Qxd2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: queen to d2 (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead axb3, then Qxd2 and you win the rook.

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