Mate in 3: queen to h8
li-01NPDPuzzle rating: 1233Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
40. Qh8+ Kg5 41. f4+ Kg4 42. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then f4+ and you stay on top.
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