Mate in 3: pin on g2
li-04ccXPuzzle rating: 1461Theme: 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
29... Qxg2+ 30. Rxg2 Re1+ 31. Bf1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg2, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
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