Mate in 3: queen to e3 (f4)
li-04d8NPuzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
39... Qe3+ 40. Kc4 Qd4+ 41. Kb3 Qb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc4, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
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