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Discovered attack: rook to d5

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Puzzle rating: 1639Theme: 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

36... Rd5+ 37. Rxa5 Rxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: rook to a5 (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Rxa5, then Rxa5 and you stay on top.

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