The task
- To move
- Dark
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Goal
- win in 3
On the board: 2 men and 2 kings for Dark, 1 men and 1 kings for Light. Three moves deep. Look for a sacrifice that drags an enemy piece onto the square you need.
What to look for
- A sacrifice: giving material first is the only way to force the result.
- Kings are on the board and their freedom to move backwards matters.
How the answer is checked
There is exactly one first move that forces the result; any other first move allows the defence to escape. Moves that keep the forced result are accepted later in the line, and a move that loses it is taken back with a short note.
Show the key move
The key move is 25-22. The main line runs: 25-22 · 17x26 · 31x22 · 30-25 · 22x29.