Mate in 3: bishop to g2
li-02cgyPuzzle rating: 1580Theme: 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
17... Bg2+ 18. Rxg2 Qf1+ 19. Rg1 Qxg1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg2, then Qf1+ and you stay on top.
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