Mate in 3: pin on e1
li-01VcePuzzle rating: 2025Theme: 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
34. Be1+ Qg3 35. Qg5+ Kh3 36. Qxg3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg3, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
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