Discovered attack: knight to f3 (e5·6)
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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
18... Nf3+ 19. Bxf3 Bxf2+ 20. Rxf2 Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: bishop to f2 (+4.0).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxf3, then Bxf2+ and you stay on top.
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