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Mate in 3: double attack on h3

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Puzzle rating: 1809Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
h1g2f3e4d5c6b7a8
Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

19... Nh3+ 20. Kg2 Bf1+ 21. Kxf1 Rf2#

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: bishop to f1 (#1).
  • Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Kg2, then Bf1+ and you stay on top.

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