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Discovered attack: queen to g3

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Puzzle rating: 1842Theme: 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

22... Qxg3 23. fxg3 Bxe4+ 24. Ke1 Bxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Well found: bishop to e4 (+5.2).
  • Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead fxg3, then Bxe4+ and you stay on top.

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