Mate in 3: discovered attack on h6 (d2)
li-0KGA2Puzzle rating: 1810Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
26. Qh6+ Kg8 27. Ng5+ Qxc4 28. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
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