Mate in 3: pin on f4
li-0FUL2Puzzle rating: 2373Theme: 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
35... Rf4+ 36. Kxg5 Rg4+ 37. Kh6 Qd2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg5, then Rg4+ and you stay on top.
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