Mate in 3: knight to d5 (c3·2)
li-0K5ChPuzzle rating: 1869Theme: 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
24. Nd5+ Kd8 25. Qxg5+ hxg5 26. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxg5+ and you win the bishop.
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