Mate in 3: queen to d6 (c7·2)
li-03JMePuzzle rating: 1995Theme: 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
20. Qd6+ Kd8 21. Rc8+ Kxc8 22. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
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