Mate in 3: fork on f1 (f8)
li-01iF8Puzzle rating: 2001Theme: 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
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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