White to move
Your move
Find the best move for White.
Solution
38. ♜f8+ ♞xf8 39. ♛f7+ ♚h8 40. ♛xf8#
The position
This easy puzzle (rating 1149) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Deflection, Mate in 3, Sacrifice, Clearance.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Deflection, Mate in 3, 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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