Mate in 3: discovered attack on b1
li-06wTLPuzzle rating: 1589Theme: 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
38... Bb1+ 39. Ka1 Bc2+ 40. Ka2 Bb3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka1, then Bc2+ and you stay on top.
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