Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (b2)
li-0EQu4Puzzle rating: 1913Theme: 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
18. Bxg7+ Kxg7 19. Qg5+ Kh8 20. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
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