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Discovered attack: rook to d4

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Puzzle rating: 1461Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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