Mate in 3: queen to h2 (h4)
li-055IvPuzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
26... Qxh2+ 27. Kxh2 Rh5+ 28. Kg1 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh2, then Rh5+ and you stay on top.
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