Discovered attack: queen to g7
li-0B4cFPuzzle rating: 2065Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Qxg7+ Kxg7 31. d5+ Kf7 32. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+4.6).
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxg7, then d5+ and you stay on top.
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