Mate in 3: queen to f2 (f6·4)
li-0MFXXPuzzle rating: 1987Theme: 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
21... Qxf2+ 22. Rxf2 Rd1+ 23. Rf1 Rdxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf2, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
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