Mate in 3: pawn to c7
li-04rt9Puzzle rating: 1241Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. c7+ Kc8 30. Bd7+ Kxd7 31. c8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bd7+ and you stay on top.
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