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White to move

Your move

Find the best move for White.

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Rating
941
Difficulty
Beginner
Objective
Checkmate
Popularity
95%
Solution

26. ♜h8+ ♝xh8 27. ♛xh8#

The position

This beginner puzzle (rating 941) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2, Sacrifice, Kingside Attack.

It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2, Sacrifice, Kingside Attack. 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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