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Discovered attack: queen to f2 (f4)

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Puzzle rating: 2035Theme: 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... 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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