Mate in 3: queen to f2 (f1·2)
li-0BatKPuzzle rating: 2306Theme: 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
50... Qf2+ 51. Kd3 Bf1+ 52. Ke4 Qf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd3, then Bf1+ and you stay on top.
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