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Discovered attack: bishop to h2 (d6·10)

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Puzzle rating: 2074Theme: 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

20... Bxh2+ 21. Kh1 Rh4 22. g3 Bxg3+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Well found: rook to h4 (+2.7).
  • Strong! bishop to g3 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Kh1, then Rh4 and you stay on top.

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