Mate in 3: bishop to f7 (c4·3)
li-0AjajPuzzle rating: 1982Theme: 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
21. Bf7+ Kh7 22. Qf5+ g6 23. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
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