Mate in 3: pin on f3
li-0LIe2Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
64... Nf3+ 65. Kh1 Rb1+ 66. Nf1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
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