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Discovered attack: queen to f2

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Puzzle rating: 1418Theme: 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

25... Qxf2+ 26. Kxf2 fxg4+ 27. Kg1 gxh3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: pawn to g4 (+4.0).
  • Strong! pawn to h3 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kxf2, then fxg4+ and you stay on top.

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