Mate in 3: fork on c2
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Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
14... Bxc2+ 15. Nxc2 Qb3+ 16. Ka1 Nxc2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b3 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxc2, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
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