Mate in 3: bishop to f2 (c5)
li-0Mr45Puzzle rating: 1855Theme: 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
16... Bxf2+ 17. Rxf2 Qd1+ 18. Rf1 Qxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf2, then Qd1+ and you stay on top.
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