Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g5·3)
li-0LZZvPuzzle rating: 1822Theme: 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
42. Qg7+ Ke8 43. Nf6+ Kd8 44. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
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