Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
18… ♜xa5 19. ♛xa5 ♜a8 20. ♛xa8+ ♝xa8
The position
This expert puzzle (rating 2244) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, Trapped Piece, Sacrifice, Clearance.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, Trapped Piece, Sacrifice, Clearance. 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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