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1 Discover Attack
Explanation:
Here, in the below set of puzzles, we will try to use discover attack concept to win materials
Example Puzzle:
Here, in the above puzzle, Black can play pawn to D3 attacking the white queen on e2 and the black queen on f6 attacking the white bishop on b2.
2 Practice Puzzles
Instructions:
Try to solve the puzzles without moving the pieces.
Write down your solutions before checking the solution at the bottom
Puzzle Set:
Puzzle 1: White to move and win
Ng6 attacks the black rook on F8 and White bishop on F4 attacks the black queen on C7.
Puzzle 2: Black to move and win
Bg1 gives a checkmate threat on H2 and the Black rook on D7 attacks the White queen on D3.
Puzzle 3: Black to move and win
Re1 Kf2 Ne4 discover attack and wins the white queen on G6.
Puzzle 4: White to move and win
Bg8 give a checkmate threat on H7 and attacks the black rook on D8.
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3 Challenging Puzzle
Challenging puzzle : White to move and win
🎯 Your Task:
Find the best continuation and write the full variation (not just the first move).
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🏆 Best solutions will be featured in the next newsletter
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Who’s Writing This?
Hi, Karthik and Kishore here —
Chess players with 20+ years of playing experience
FIDE Peak Rating: 2086 - Karthik, 1815 - Kishore
Focused on building strong fundamentals and thinking habits