Mate in 3: queen to d6
li-01dKrPuzzle rating: 1395Theme: 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
36. Qd6+ Ke8 37. Bb5+ Rc6 38. Bxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
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