Mate in 3: queen to g3
li-01BeLPuzzle rating: 1579Theme: 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
39... Qg3+ 40. fxg3+ fxg3+ 41. Kg1 Rb1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg3+, then fxg3+ and you stay on top.
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