A puzzle to enjoy. Mate in 3 - Chess Forums

Tajamoen

Jun 5, 2009

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#1

I recently ran into this situation. I hope you all like it! Have fun and discuss!

spassky

Jun 13, 2009

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#2

11. Bd3 first also works, threatening double discovered checkmate with 12. Nc7. There's really no way out of it. Your line works too.

Tajamoen

Jun 13, 2009

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spassky wrote:

11. Bd3 first also works, threatening double discovered checkmate with 12. Nc7. There's really no way out of it. Your line works too.

But if you use 11. Bd3 ; Black has time to flee to a5

EDIT: I see what you mean; it's still checkmate. I just wanted to finish it forced.