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Mate in 3: rook to b6 (f6·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1912Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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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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