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Mate in 3: double attack on g2

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Puzzle rating: 1631Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

21... Qg2+ 22. Bxg2 hxg2+ 23. Kg1 Rh1#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: pawn to g2 (#1).
  • Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Bxg2, then hxg2+ and you stay on top.

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