Discovered attack: rook to d4
li-02NlVPuzzle rating: 1461Theme: 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
25. Rxd4 exd4 26. Nd6+ Qxd6 27. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+4.4).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead exd4, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
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