Mate in 3: pin on g7
li-01B5qPuzzle rating: 2086Theme: 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
37. Qg7+ Kxg7 38. Nf5+ Kg8 39. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
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