Mate in 3: queen to g5 (d2·3)
li-00J1tPuzzle rating: 1787Theme: 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
23. Qg5 Rg8 24. Qh5+ Bh6+ 25. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
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