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Interference

Put a piece between an enemy piece and what it defends.

Black to play · rated 1692

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    Find the defensive line

    An enemy piece guarding something from a distance.

  2. 2

    Find the square between

    The point where the line can be cut.

  3. 3

    Block it

    Even a piece they can take does the job.

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