Mate in 3: queen to a1
li-058QDPuzzle rating: 776Theme: 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
30... Qa1+ 31. Bc1 Qxc1+ 32. Re1 Qxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc1, then Qxc1+ and you win the bishop.
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