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Mate in 3
Mate in 3 puzzles
4 puzzles, from easiest to hardest. The idea is explained with diagrams in
our guide
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Puzzle #3: White to move and mate in 3.
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#3 · White to move and mate in 3.
rating ≈ 1600
Puzzle #12: Black to move and mate in 3.
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#12 · Black to move and mate in 3.
rating ≈ 1600
Puzzle #18: White to move and mate in 3.
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#18 · White to move and mate in 3.
rating ≈ 1600
Puzzle #45: Black to move and mate in 3.
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#45 · Black to move and mate in 3.
rating ≈ 1750