Chess tactic

Discovered Attack Puzzle (1267)

After the setup move Rce1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rce1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0QQpg

Rating

1267

Side to move

Black

Themes

Discovered Attack, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r2k/1p3rpp/p7/3BPb2/P2p3Q/6P1/1P2q2P/4RR1K b - - 3 27

What to look for

Move one piece to uncover an attack from another piece behind it.

27... Be4+ 28. Bxe4 28... Rxf1+ 29. Rxf1 29... Qxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Rce1 27... Be4+ 28. Bxe4 28... Rxf1+ 29. Rxf1 29... Qxf1#