Mate in 3: queen to d5 (g8)
li-0HjbtPuzzle rating: 2087Theme: 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
23. Qd5+ Kc8 24. Re8+ Nd8 25. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
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