Mate in 3: discovered attack on f4
li-0ClVyPuzzle rating: 2025Theme: 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
21... Bf4+ 22. Kg1 Nf3+ 23. Kg2 Rh2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then Nf3+ and you stay on top.
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