Mate in 3: queen to e8
li-02EdZPuzzle rating: 1113Theme: 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. Qe8+ Rxe8 35. Rxe8+ Kg7 36. h6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
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