Mate in 3: discovered attack on b2
li-0BGvjPuzzle rating: 2132Theme: 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
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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