Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
17… ♛e2+ 18. ♚g1 ♛e1+ 19. ♜xe1 ♜xe1#
The position
This intermediate puzzle (rating 1580) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, Opening, Sacrifice.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, Opening, Sacrifice. Drag a piece on the board to play your move; the puzzle will tell you if you found the best continuation.
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