Mate in 3: queen to f2 (d4·2)
li-0ICTkPuzzle rating: 1881Theme: 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
40... Qxf2+ 41. Kh1 Qf3+ 42. Bxf3 Bxf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f3 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then Qf3+ and you win the rook.
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