Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f3·6)
li-0Rq76Puzzle rating: 2296Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
26. Qxf7+ Rxf7 27. h7+ Kh8 28. Nxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to h7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then h7+ and you stay on top.
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