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Mate in 3: fork on f1 (f8)

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Puzzle rating: 2001Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

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

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27... Rxf1+ 28. Rxf1 Bxg2+ 29. Kg1 Bf3#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: bishop to g2 (#1).
  • Strong! bishop to f3 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Rxf1, then Bxg2+ and you stay on top.

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