Mate in 3: discovered attack on c3
li-0KJqoPuzzle rating: 2249Theme: 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
22... Rxc3+ 23. Kb1 Rc1+ 24. Kxc1 Qxb2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb1, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
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