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Discovered attack: bishop to h2 (d6·2)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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... Bh2+ 25. Kxh2 Qxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: queen to d5 (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kxh2, then Qxd5 and you win the queen.

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