Mate in 3: pin on h7 (h5)
li-02SQKPuzzle rating: 1703Theme: 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
20. Qxh7+ Kxh7 21. Rh5+ Kg8 22. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh5+ and you stay on top.
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