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Discovered attack: pawn to d3

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Puzzle rating: 1554Theme: 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

37... d3+ 38. Kxd3 Bxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Well found: bishop to c5 (+5.3).
  • You win decisive material (+5.3).
  • If instead Kxd3, then Bxc5 and you stay on top.

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