Mate in 3: double attack on f8
li-00vuvPuzzle rating: 2112Theme: 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
31. Nf8+ Kg8 32. Qh7+ Kxf8 33. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
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