Mate in 3 Puzzle (Rating 1687) — Black to Move

Puzzle #0ueX1

This is a 1687-rated tactical puzzle focused on Back Rank Mate, Clearance, Deflection, Long, Mate, Mate In3, Middlegame. Black to move — find the strongest continuation. Solving puzzles regularly is one of the most effective ways to improve your chess calculation and pattern recognition.