Mate in 3: queen to f3 (f5)
li-0LaJzPuzzle rating: 2092Theme: 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
41. Qf3 Qf4+ 42. Qg3+ Qxg3+ 43. fxg3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to g3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf4+, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
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