Mate in 3: queen to f1 (g1)
li-0HsvWPuzzle rating: 1986Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27... Qxf1+ 28. Kd2 Qd1+ 29. Ke3 Ng4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd2, then Qd1+ and you win the bishop.
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