Mate in 3: bishop to c4 (f1)
li-079APPuzzle rating: 1740Theme: 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
36. Bc4+ Kf8 37. Rc8+ Rd8 38. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
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