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Discovered attack: bishop to h7

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Puzzle rating: 681Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

26. Bh7+ Kxh7 27. Rxd6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Well found: rook to d6 (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Kxh7, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.

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