Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b3·2)
li-0MCUFPuzzle rating: 1863Theme: 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
18. Qb8+ Kd7 19. dxc6+ Kxc6 20. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then dxc6+ and you stay on top.
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