Mate in 3: double attack on h3
li-0GyHuPuzzle rating: 1809Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19... Nh3+ 20. Kg2 Bf1+ 21. Kxf1 Rf2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg2, then Bf1+ and you stay on top.
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