Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Themes:
Solution
26… ♝xe3+ 27. ♜xe3 ♜d1+ 28. ♜e1 ♜xe1#
The position
This beginner puzzle (rating 940) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Mate in 3, Clearance.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Mate in 3, 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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