Discovered attack: rook to d5
li-022UzPuzzle rating: 1639Theme: 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
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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