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Mate in 3: discovered attack on b2

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Puzzle rating: 2132Theme: 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

33... Rb2+ 34. Ka1 Rb4+ 35. Rc3 Bxc3#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: rook to b4 (#1).
  • Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Ka1, then Rb4+ and you stay on top.

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