Mate in 3: double attack on f5
li-0UzpFPuzzle rating: 2128Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21. Nf5+ Kf7 22. Qg7+ Ke8 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
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