Discovered Attack Lessons - Challenge 4

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Avatar of AlbertZWRO

Hi!

Could someone explain to me, why is black not taking the knight with the pawn in the below challenge. The move e5 doesn't make much sense, right? 

Best

Albert

Avatar of Hripfria202

Because then you play Qh8#, right?

Avatar of Hripfria202

The move e5 covers the a1-h8-diagonal, so you can't checkmate the opponent's king immediately with Qh8

Avatar of AlbertZWRO

I'm blind 😅 Thanks!