Mate in 3: bishop to g2 (c6)
li-0DMxdPuzzle rating: 1958Theme: 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
30... Bxg2+ 31. Kxg2 Qg3+ 32. Kh1 Qh2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg2, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
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