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Discovered attack: bishop to c4

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Puzzle rating: 2027Theme: 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

16. Bxc4+ Rbxc4 17. Qxd8+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Well found: queen to d8 (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rbxc4, then Qxd8+ and you win the queen.

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