Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (e5·3)
li-03cqTPuzzle rating: 1825Theme: 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
44... Bf6+ 45. g5 Bxg5+ 46. Kg4 h5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Bxg5+ and you stay on top.
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