Mate in 3: pin on b6
li-05RSRPuzzle rating: 1945Theme: 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
18. Qb6+ cxb6 19. axb6+ Ka8 20. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead cxb6, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
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