Mate in 3: queen to f2 (g1)
li-0NYz8Puzzle rating: 1852Theme: 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
39... Qf2+ 40. Kg5 Qg3+ 41. Kh6 Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
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