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Discovered attack: pawn to d6 (d5)

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Puzzle rating: 2162Theme: 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

20. d6 Qxd6 21. Bh7+ Kxh7 22. Qxd6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • A brilliant blow: bishop to h7, and you stand better (+1.8).
  • Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxd6, then Bh7+ and you stay on top.

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