Discovered attack: rook to b1
li-02EhXPuzzle rating: 1931Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20. Rb1 a6 21. Bxd7+ Ka7 22. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (+4.3).
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a6, then Bxd7+ and you win the knight.
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