Mate in 3: pawn to g2
li-01LaGPuzzle rating: 1589Theme: 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
28... fxg2+ 29. Kg1 Qd4+ 30. Rf2 Qxf2#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
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