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Discovered attack: knight to f3 (e5·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1978Theme: 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

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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