Mate in 3: queen to f8 (h8·3)
li-02eLfPuzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Qf8+ Kc7 34. Rc8+ Kb6 35. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
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