Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
38… ♛xc2+ 39. ♚a1 ♛c1+ 40. ♜xc1 ♜xc1#
The position
This easy puzzle (rating 1251) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, Sacrifice.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Mate in 3, Back-Rank Mate, 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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