Mate in 3: queen to e5 (e7)
li-0G2koPuzzle rating: 2083Theme: 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
54. Qe5+ Kg5 55. h4+ Kh6 56. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then h4+ and you stay on top.
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