Mate in 3: queen to f8 (g8·5)
li-0ESpoPuzzle rating: 2278Theme: 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
45. Qf8+ Ke6 46. Rxd6+ Qxd6 47. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Rxd6+ and you win the knight.
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