Discovered attack: queen to f4
li-02ye0Puzzle rating: 2022Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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