White to move
Your move
Find the best move for White.
Solution
17. ♛h6+ ♝xh6 18. ♝xh6+ ♚g8 19. ♜e8#
The position
This advanced puzzle (rating 2026) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, Mate in 3, X-Ray Attack, Sacrifice.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, Mate in 3, X-Ray Attack, 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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