Chess tactic

Discovered Attack Puzzle (942)

After the setup move Rfb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rfb8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0n5Ka

Rating

942

Side to move

White

Themes

Discovered Attack, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

rr5k/1Q2N1pp/p3Nn2/2p1n3/4p3/PP2p1P1/KBq4P/5B1R w - - 2 22

What to look for

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

22. Ng6+ 22... hxg6 23. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Rfb8 22. Ng6+ 22... hxg6 23. Qxg7#