Mate in 3: fork on f2
li-0MJAPPuzzle rating: 1987Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30... Qxf2+ 31. Ke5 Qh2+ 32. Rg3 Qxg3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qh2+ and you stay on top.
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