Mate in 3: queen to d8 (b6·3)
li-04eZ9Puzzle rating: 2255Theme: 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
26. Qd8+ Kf7 27. Qf6+ Kg8 28. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
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