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Discovered attack: bishop to f7 (d5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1580Theme: 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

30. Bxf7+ Kxf7 31. Qxd8 Bxe5+ 32. Bxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: queen to d8 (+4.0).
  • Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kxf7, then Qxd8 and you win the rook.

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