Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
17… ♛xb4+ 18. axb4 ♝xb4+ 19. ♞c3 ♝xc3#
The position
This beginner puzzle (rating 836) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, Mate in 3, Sacrifice.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, Mate in 3, 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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