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Mate in 3: discovered attack on g7

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Puzzle rating: 1856Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27. Qxg7+ Kxg7 28. Bh4+ Kh8 29. Bf6#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: bishop to h4 (#1).
  • Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Kxg7, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.

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