Mate in 3: queen to g7 (c3·3)
li-0HtKOPuzzle rating: 1871Theme: 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
30. Qg7+ Kxh5 31. Qh7+ Kg4 32. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh5, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
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