Discovered attack: queen to c3
li-0BGXbPuzzle rating: 2193Theme: 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
38... Qxc3+ 39. Ke2 d3+ 40. Kf3 Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+4.6).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke2, then d3+ and you stay on top.
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