Mate in 3: fork on b5
li-00dt1Puzzle rating: 2246Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
54... Nb5+ 55. Ka2 Nc3+ 56. Ka1 Rb1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka2, then Nc3+ and you stay on top.
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