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CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 3r4/p3b1pp/B1k2n2/2P1B3/1P1R4/8/5PPP/R3K3 w - -

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Added by:mahmoud_elgendy
Added on:17-Jul-13
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chess puzzle 3r4/p3b1pp/B1k2n2/2P1B3/1P1R4/8/5PPP/R3K3 w - -
Attempts:22
Solved:19 (86%)
White to move, mate in 3
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capafan
28-Mar-26, 06:04

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19/22 = 86% ~ a solid B grade
...could be better!

You've only got 3 moves, so keep him in check, lest ...R×R kills your puzzle.

If Rd6+, B×R, etc., if Bb5+ or Bb7+, K×B, no good.
Only b5+ is feasible.

1. b5+...K×c5 (forced)
2. Rc1+...Kb6 (forced)
3. Bc7#

Now, what's hard about that? 😊
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