Chess tactic

Hanging Piece Puzzle (1598)

After the setup move Rf2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UChs

Rating

1598

Side to move

Black

Themes

Hanging Piece, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 13 points

FEN

6k1/5p1p/p5p1/1p1Q1nn1/1P2P3/PN4P1/1Br2R1K/1R6 b - - 2 27

What to look for

Win an undefended or tactically loose piece.

27... Rxf2+ 28. Kg1 28... Nh3+ 29. Kh1 29... Nxg3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Rf2 27... Rxf2+ 28. Kg1 28... Nh3+ 29. Kh1 29... Nxg3#