Mate in 3: discovered attack on g7
li-0MZduPuzzle rating: 1856Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Qxg7+ Kxg7 28. Bh4+ Kh8 29. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h4 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
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