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Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6·6)

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Puzzle rating: 2097Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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