Mate in 3: pawn to h7 (h6)
li-02YBEPuzzle rating: 1940Theme: 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
41. h7+ Kh8 42. Qf6+ Rg7 43. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
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