Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f3·4)
li-03BKgPuzzle rating: 2477Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Qxf6+ gxf6 20. Bh6+ Kg8 21. Nxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf6, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
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