Mate in 3: queen to f6
li-034ybPuzzle rating: 1133Theme: 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
27. Qf6+ Kxh7 28. Rh1+ Kg8 29. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
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