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Black to move

Your move

Find the best move for Black.

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Rating
1655
Difficulty
Intermediate
Objective
Checkmate
Popularity
100%
Solution

38… ♜xa2+ 39. ♚xa2 ♛a4+ 40. ♚b2 ♛a3#

The position

This intermediate puzzle (rating 1655) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, Mate in 3, Sacrifice, Attraction.

It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, Mate in 3, Sacrifice, Attraction. 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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