Mate in 3: knight to g3 (e2·2)
li-0HrgtPuzzle rating: 1951Theme: 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
28... Nxg3+ 29. fxg3 Qxh3+ 30. Bxh3 Rh2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg3, then Qxh3+ and you stay on top.
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