Mate in 3: rook to b6 (f6·2)
li-01PIsPuzzle rating: 1912Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
33... Rb6+ 34. Kc5 Bf2+ 35. Be3 Bxe3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f2 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Bf2+ and you stay on top.
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