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Discovered attack: queen to f4

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Puzzle rating: 2022Theme: 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... Qxf4+ 25. Bxf4 Bc5+ 26. Kf3 Rxg8

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The queen on f4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
  • Well found: bishop to c5 (+2.4).
  • Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxf4, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.

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