Mate in 2: discovered attack on f3 (d2·2)
li-0GQFzPuzzle rating: 1917Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
37... Nf3+ 38. Kh1 Bh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Bh3# and it is mate.
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