Mate in 3: double attack on b3
li-0VEpIPuzzle rating: 2231Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
39... Rxb3+ 40. Kxb3 Qb1+ 41. Ka3 Qb2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb3, then Qb1+ and you stay on top.
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