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Black to move

Your move

Find the best move for Black.

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Rating
1896
Difficulty
Advanced
Objective
Checkmate
Popularity
91%
Solution

32… ♛e3+ 33. ♚h1 ♜c1+ 34. ♜xc1 ♛xc1+ 35. ♛e1 ♛xe1#

The position

This advanced puzzle (rating 1896) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Back-Rank Mate, Mate in 4.

It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Back-Rank Mate, Mate in 4. 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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