Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (d3·3)
li-08p1TPuzzle rating: 2154Theme: 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
16. Bb5+ c6 17. Bxc6+ bxc6 18. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
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