Attraction puzzles
Attraction lures an enemy piece, usually the king, onto a square where it can be hit. The lure is often a sacrifice the opponent has to accept.
Try one
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White to move. Find the best move.
White mates in 3 moves. Puzzle rating 1302.
How to spot it
Ask what would work if the king or queen stood one square over. Then see whether a check or a sacrifice puts it there.
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