Mate in 3: queen to c2 (c5)
li-007enPuzzle 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
20... Qc2+ 21. Ka1 Rxa3+ 22. bxa3 Qa2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to a2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka1, then Rxa3+ and you stay on top.
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