Discovered attack: queen to h2
li-06NK7Puzzle rating: 1561Theme: 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
23... Qxh2+ 24. Kxh2 Bxe4+ 25. Kg1 Bxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+4.8).
- Strong! bishop to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxh2, then Bxe4+ and you stay on top.
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