Mate in 3: bishop to f3 (g4·2)
li-01iy8Puzzle rating: 1724Theme: 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
28... Bf3 29. Rg1 Bxg2+ 30. Rxg2 Qxg2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg1, then Bxg2+ and you stay on top.
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