Mate in 3: pin on f7
li-02Vx1Puzzle rating: 1240Theme: 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
31. f7+ Kh8 32. Nxg6+ Kg7 33. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
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