Discovered attack: pawn to d6 (d5)
li-0E1i4Puzzle rating: 2162Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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