White wins the Queen & two pawns for a Knight & Bishop in 3 moves.

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Diagrams from John Bain’s best-selling book,

Chess Tactics For Students.

Chapter 7 DISCOVERED ATTACKS – INTRODUCTION

A DISCOVERED ATTACK occurs when a piece moves and uncovers an attack by a piece behind it. Both pieces attack different enemy pieces at the same time. Some Discovered Attacks can be simple, as shown in Diagram 187. Others take two or more moves to set up.

Next, DISCOVERED ATTACKS Diagram 210:

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Answer – Diagram 209:

1. Nxc7               Qxc7??

2. Bxe6+             Bxe6

3. Qxc7