Mate in 3: queen to f2 (h4)
li-03bM2Puzzle rating: 1251Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20... Qxf2+ 21. Kh1 Qe1+ 22. Nf1 Qxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
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