Mate in 3: queen to h6 (e3·2)
li-02AXBPuzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
42. Qh6+ Kg8 43. Qf8+ Kh7 44. Ng5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
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