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Discovered attack: bishop to h2 (d6·9)

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Puzzle rating: 1508Theme: 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

21... Bxh2+ 22. Kxh2 Qxa6

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
  • Well found: queen to a6 (+4.7).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kxh2, then Qxa6 and you win the queen.

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