Discovered attack: pawn to c2
li-03SxgPuzzle rating: 1678Theme: 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
58... c2+ 59. Ke4 Bc3 60. Rc6 c1=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+8.2).
- Strong! pawn to c1 is the sharp choice (+10.3).
- You win decisive material (+10.3).
- If instead Ke4, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
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