Mate in 3: knight to g3 (f5·2)
li-02YEpPuzzle rating: 2363Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24... Ng3+ 25. Kh2 Rxh3+ 26. gxh3 Qf2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh2, then Rxh3+ and you stay on top.
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