Discovered attack: queen to f2 (f4)
li-03QaFPuzzle rating: 2035Theme: 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... Qxf2+ 25. Kxf2 Bxe4+ 26. Ke3 Bxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+4.2).
- Strong! bishop to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf2, then Bxe4+ and you stay on top.
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