Discovered attack: bishop to e5
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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
19. Bxe5+ Nxe5 20. Qxa2 Nxd3+ 21. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to a2 (+4.6).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe5, then Qxa2 and you win the queen.
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