Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
23… ♜h1+ 24. ♝xh1 ♛h2+ 25. ♚f1 ♛xf2#
The position
This intermediate puzzle (rating 1740) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, Mate in 3, Sacrifice, Kingside Attack, Clearance.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, Mate in 3, Sacrifice, Kingside Attack, 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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