Mate in 3: knight to f2
li-0JlqEPuzzle rating: 1952Theme: 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
52... Nf2+ 53. Kh4 Rh2+ 54. Kg3 Rh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Rh2+ and you stay on top.
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