Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
25… ♛c1+ 26. ♜xc1 ♜xc1+ 27. ♛d1 ♜xd1+ 28. ♜e1 ♜xe1#
The position
This intermediate puzzle (rating 1627) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Fork, X-Ray Attack, Back-Rank Mate, Sacrifice, Mate in 4.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Fork, X-Ray Attack, Back-Rank Mate, Sacrifice, 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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