Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (c4·3)
li-0N9PMPuzzle rating: 1802Theme: 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
33. Be6+ Kd8 34. Bg5+ Ke8 35. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
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