Michigan Class Championship - Round 3

Michigan Class Championship - Round 2

Michigan Class Championships - Round 1

Carro Kann Blitz

Using a rook, knight, and queen (or bishop) to attack a king.

Bishop Pair Despair

Having both bishops is nothing without targets.

Mate in 3 Challenge (White to move)

Can you solve it?

Give your answer as a comment.

Find the "Help mate in 2" and the "Mate in 3"

This is from an 1888 "Illustrated London News". Enjoy!

Solution
Help Mate in 2:
1.Qd3 f6 2.Qd5#

Mate in 3:
1 Qh1 ...
1...Ke6 2.Qh8 f6 3. Qe8#
1...Ke6 2 Qh8 Kd7 3.Qc8#
1...Kf6 2.Qh4+ Kg6 3.Qh6#
1...Kf6 2.Qh4+ Ke6 3.Qe7#
1...Kf6 2.Qh4+ Ke5 3.Qe7#
1...f6 2.Bd5 Kxf5 3.Qh5#