Mate in 3: discovered attack on e7
li-03cdRPuzzle rating: 1531Theme: 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
25. Nde7+ Kf8 26. Qxd8+ Bxd8 27. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
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