Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (f4·2)
li-0BzgAPuzzle rating: 2029Theme: 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
32... Be3+ 33. Kf1 Ng3+ 34. Ke1 Rb1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf1, then Ng3+ and you stay on top.
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