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CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 3r2k1/p1R2ppp/1Pq5/6Q1/8/BP4P1/P4P1P/3b2K1 b - -

Added by:1underdog
Added on:09-May-10
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chess puzzle 3r2k1/p1R2ppp/1Pq5/6Q1/8/BP4P1/P4P1P/3b2K1 b - -
Attempts:888
Solved:747 (84%)
Black to move, mate in 3
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snailmate
04-Oct-25, 10:23

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As soon as I see "84% solved rate", I think "A-ha! Another Q-sac!"
noggins
04-Oct-25, 12:06

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noggins
04-Oct-25, 12:08

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The trick is to not look at the solve rate.

I analysed it like this: the queen is weak in it's current position, unable to quickly attack on the back rank (threats from white Q & B ).

The bishop would be maximally powerful on f3, also clearing the way for the rook to attack, with no counter-attack possible from white, except of course the Qxd8# threat.

From that, the Q-sac attraction is obvious.
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