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Attraction Puzzle (1962)

After the setup move Rhf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rhf1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
09IkH
Rating
1962
Side to move
Black
Themes
Attraction, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
7r/5pkB/2p3p1/4Pq2/p1PP3Q/2p4P/Pr6/K2R1R2 b - - 1 31

What to look for

Lure a defender or king onto a square where a forcing tactic works.

AttractionMateMate in 3

Solution

31... Rxa2+ 32. Kxa2 32... Qc2+ 33. Ka1 33... Qb2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31. Rhf1 31... Rxa2+ 32. Kxa2 32... Qc2+ 33. Ka1 33... Qb2#

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