Mate in 3: pawn to g4
li-02wZyPuzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
48. g4+ fxg4+ 49. hxg4+ Kh4 50. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg4+, then hxg4+ and you stay on top.
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