Mate in 3: discovered attack on d5
li-0RKHaPuzzle rating: 2366Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. exd5+ Ne4 19. Bxe4+ f5 20. Bxf5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne4, then Bxe4+ and you win the knight.
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