Mate in 3: queen to d7
li-04GLaPuzzle rating: 1208Theme: 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
21. Qd7+ Kf8 22. Qc8+ Qd8 23. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
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