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Discovered attack: knight to h3 (g5)

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Puzzle rating: 1653Theme: 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

20... Nh3+ 21. gxh3 Bxf4 22. Nxf4 Qxf4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: bishop to f4 (+4.1).
  • Strong! queen to f4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead gxh3, then Bxf4 and you stay on top.

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