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Mate in 3 puzzles

10,000 three-movers with sacrifices, deflections and quiet moves. Every defence is checked, and the solution forces mate in exactly three moves.

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Example puzzles

1. Mate in 3 · Black to move
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1… Qc2+ 2. Ka1 Qc1+ 3. Rxc1 Rxc1#

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2. Mate in 3 · Black to move
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1… Qg5+ 2. Ng4 Qxg4+ 3. Kh2 Qg2#

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3. Mate in 3 · White to move
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1. Qxh6+ Nh7 2. Rxf8+ Bxf8 3. Rxf8#

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4. Mate in 3 · Black to move
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1… Qf3+ 2. Ke5 Qf4+ 3. Ke6 Qf6#

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5. Mate in 3 · White to move
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1. Qxa5+ Kb8 2. Bf4+ Rd6 3. Bxd6#

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6. Mate in 3 · Black to move
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1… Qxf2+ 2. Kh1 Qf1+ 3. Rxf1 Rxf1#

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How it works

Click or drag a piece, then choose its target square. MateBlade replies with the best defence. A wrong move costs nothing: try again or take a hint. Your progress stays in your browser, no account needed.

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