White to move
Your move
Find the best move for White.
Solution
42. ♜xf8+ ♝xf8 43. ♛xf8#
The position
This beginner puzzle (rating 906) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2. 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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