White to move
Your move
Find the best move for White.
Solution
27. ♛xf7+ ♚h8 28. ♛f8+ ♜xf8 29. ♜xf8#
The position
This beginner puzzle (rating 887) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, Sacrifice.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, 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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