Mate in 3: pawn to g3
li-04f0RPuzzle rating: 845Theme: 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
66... g3+ 67. Kh1 g2+ 68. Kh2 g1=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g2 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to g1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then g2+ and you stay on top.
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