Discovered attack: knight to c3
li-03MvEPuzzle rating: 1442Theme: 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
10... Nxc3 11. bxc3 Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxc3, then Bxc4 and you win the bishop.
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