Move one piece to unleash another hiding behind it. Capture the queen WITH CHECK from the bishop behind.
Nxc5+! The knight grabs the queen while the bishop on b1 gives check. Discovered attacks are chess's sucker punch.
The position, then the answer.
This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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