Discovered attack: queen to f2
li-01tjvPuzzle rating: 1418Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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