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Discovered attack: bishop to c6

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Puzzle rating: 1661Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

24... Bxc6 25. Qxc6 Qxa7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: queen to a7 (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxc6, then Qxa7 and you win the rook.

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