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Rating 979Black to move. Mate in three.
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Black to move. Mate in three.
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Mate in 3 puzzles
Three moves deep with every reply forced. These puzzles build the habit of calculating a full line before touching a piece.
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How to find a mate in three
- Keep giving checkMost three-move mates are a chain of checks. Each one should leave fewer squares for the king.
- Do not fear the sacrificeGiving up a queen or rook is fine if the king is mated two moves later.
- Say the line in orderName each move and each reply before you play. It catches the defence you missed.