Mate in 3: discovered attack on c2
li-011GGPuzzle rating: 2126Theme: 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
36... Rc2+ 37. Kb1 Rb2+ 38. Ka1 Rxh2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb1, then Rb2+ and you stay on top.
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