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Black to move

Black's bishop is attacked by White's pawn, and if he moves it, White will play Rxe8 mate.  What forcing move does Black have at his disposal to break the pin, and win at once?

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1...Bd4+  Nothing is more forceful than a check, and with this one not only does Black break the pin, he wins White's rook (and with it the game) with a discovered attack.

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