Mate in 3: queen to h2 (c7)
li-0Oib2Puzzle rating: 2175Theme: 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
30... Qh2+ 31. Kxh2 g1=Q+ 32. Qxg1 Rh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh2, then g1=Q+ and you stay on top.
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