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Black to move

Your move

Find the best move for Black.

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Rating
996
Difficulty
Beginner
Objective
Checkmate
Popularity
100%
Solution

26… ♞f2#

The position

This beginner puzzle (rating 996) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Mate in 1, Smothered Mate.

It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Mate in 1, Smothered Mate. 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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