Mate in 3: bishop to d2 (e1)
li-051GYPuzzle rating: 2065Theme: 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
23... Bd2+ 24. Kb1 Qe1+ 25. Qd1 Qxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb1, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
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