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Discovered attack: rook to h1

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Puzzle rating: 1723Theme: 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

34... Rh1+ 35. Kxh1 Bxd5+ 36. Kh2 Rxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • Well found: bishop to d5 (+5.1).
  • Strong! rook to c3 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kxh1, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.

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