Mate in 3: knight to f6
li-02ZqCPuzzle rating: 1327Theme: 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
40. Nf6+ Kh8 41. Qe8+ Qf8 42. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
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