Mate in 3: queen to b2 (b6)
li-0I01NPuzzle rating: 2126Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21... Qxb2+ 22. Kxb2 Rab8+ 23. Qb4 Rxb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb2, then Rab8+ and you stay on top.
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