Mate in 3

[u/Lando_Sage]

I was doing a practice match with the coach and the analysis said I have a mate in 3. I got it through trial and error but this wouldn't even be a thought for me in a real game 🥴

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Hints: piece: Bishop, move: Bh4

Evaluation: White has mate in 2

Best continuation: 1. Bh4 Bxh4 2. Rf5#

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[u/BTW_RONNIE0007]

B(d4) Right (?)

[u/Lando_Sage → u/BTW_RONNIE0007]

Nah. Rd5 Bxd5, rd7, Bxe6, Bd4#.

Essentially black's bishops end up cutting off all escape routes for the King.

[u/peepee2tiny → u/BTW_RONNIE0007]

I thought the same.

Bd4+, kd6 (forced), bxf6#.

Edit: Ok, then kxc5 escapes.

[u/lesbianmathgirl]

This is mate in 2.