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Black to move

Your move

Find the best move for Black.

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Rating
942
Difficulty
Beginner
Objective
Checkmate
Popularity
96%
Solution

25… ♛xe1+ 26. ♜xe1 ♜xe1#

The position

This beginner puzzle (rating 942) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2, Back-Rank Mate.

It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Middlegame, X-Ray Attack, Mate in 2, Back-Rank Mate. 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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