Mate in 3 — Find the Right Move Order

Objective: White to move. Task goal: deliver checkmate in the fewest possible moves. Against Black's best defence, it is mate in 3.

Position and task condition

Nine pieces and three moves to finish the game. This training position is all about getting the move order right. Before making your first move, check Black's reply and try to picture the final position.

Training position — Damiano's mate pattern

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