Mate in 3: pin on b5
li-04YjKPuzzle rating: 1538Theme: 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
26... Bb5+ 27. c4 Bxc4+ 28. Re2 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c4, then Bxc4+ and you stay on top.
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