Mate in 3: bishop to h6 (g5)
li-01GjlPuzzle rating: 1633Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Bh6+ Kg8 23. Re8+ Nf8 24. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
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