Mate in 3: discovered attack on b3
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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
23... Rxb3+ 24. axb3 Qxc2+ 25. Ka1 Qa2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to a2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb3, then Qxc2+ and you stay on top.
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