Mate in 3: double attack on b6
li-0FvMlPuzzle rating: 1843Theme: Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Nb6+ Kb8 26. Rxd8+ Bc8 27. Rcxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxd8+ and you win the knight.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play