Mate in 3: queen to f3 (f6)
li-0A5s6Puzzle rating: 2244Theme: 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
17... Qf3 18. gxf3 Rg6+ 19. Kh1 Bxf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g6 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf3, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
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