Mate in 3: knight to g1
li-0LWV1Puzzle rating: 2348Theme: 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
43. Ng1+ Kxg3 44. Ne2+ Kf3 45. Rh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg3, then Ne2+ and you stay on top.
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