Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6·6)
li-0KSzfPuzzle rating: 2097Theme: 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. Qg6+ Kf8 31. Rh8+ Ng8 32. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
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