Mate in 3: bishop to h7 (d3)
li-0IGVEnaming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2054Theme: 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
12. Bxh7+ Nxh7 13. Qxf7+ Kh8 14. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxh7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
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