Mate in 3: queen to f1 (c1)
li-01wETPuzzle rating: 1982Theme: 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... Qf1+ 40. Qf2 Qc4+ 41. Qd4 Qxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf2, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
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