Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (f3)
sf-t-0037Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
22. Bc6+ Rd7 23. Bxd7+ Kd8 24. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the rook.
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