Mate in 3: queen to f3 (d5)
li-0NgPEPuzzle rating: 1960Theme: 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
37... Qf3+ 38. Kh4 Rh6+ 39. Kg5 Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Rh6+ and you stay on top.
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