Learn How to Spot a Discovered Attack: Ruy Lopez Puzzle
This middlegame puzzle is a classic example of a discovered attack: one piece moves with tempo and opens a line for another attacker. In the Ruy Lopez, that kind of tactic often appears when the center and king safety are both unstable. White’s pieces are coordinated to exploit a vulnerable king and a loose back-rank setup, so the key is not raw material but timing. The position rewards players who notice hidden lines before the opponent can consolidate.