Mate in 3: queen to f2 (f6)
li-01Kz0Puzzle rating: 1156Theme: 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
29... Qxf2+ 30. Rxf2 Re1+ 31. Rf1 Rexf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf2, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
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