Mate in 3: double attack on a5
li-02fS6Puzzle rating: 1752Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15... a5+ 16. Ka3 Bc5+ 17. b4 axb4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka3, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
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