White to Play
Published in Chess Puzzles
A composition by Heyeker in 1925. Called a tough nut to crack by Maizelis. A mate in 3.
It’s all about the bishop check: 1.Ka6 Ra1+ [1...Re1 2.Rf1 Rxf1 3.Rf2#]2.Ra2 Rxa2+ 3.Rxa2# If 1.Ra2 Rxf3.
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